Pierce signed with Wizards because of Wall

The Brooklyn Nets were not opposed to bring back Paul Pierce though the veteran forward apparently wanted a change and decided to sign with the Washington Wizards.

His major reason for leaving was to join forces with John Wall. The former Kentucky guard hasn’t lived up to his lofty expectations though is still an All-Star level talent which Pierce took notice of.

“John is going to make life easier on me,” Pierce stated. “I saw what he was able to do last year. How he helped Trevor Ariza miraculously have another career year."