Happy birthday! Paul Pierce turns 49 today

Paul Pierce is celebrating his 49th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed basketball players of his generation.

Popular basketball player Paul Pierce has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 49th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pierce, a cultural icon

Born Paul Anthony Pierce in Oakland on October 13, 1977, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Pierce's not just a great basketball player, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Paul hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paul Pierce as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 49.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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