Paul Pierce explains why some NBA players may prefer dating white women, stating that they tend to “appreciate and apologize more.”

Paul Pierce was among the finest small forwards in the NBA during his time in the league. After being drafted in the 1998 draft by the Boston Celtics, the forward quickly made a name for himself and was named to the All-Rookie team that season.

Although he was a member of some notoriously poor Celtics teams early in his career, Pierce single-handedly kept them relevant, even becoming an All-Star by his third season in the league.

His efforts with the team eventually paid off with the arrival of Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, when the Celtics eventually became champions in 2008, and Pierce was named Finals MVP.

Although he had only one championship to his name, he retired with four All-NBA selections and as a 10x All-Star. He was also inducted into the Hall of Fame and named a part of the NBA’s 75th Anniversary team. He recorded a career average of 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game.