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Paul Pierce announces retirement after 2016-17 season

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Paul Pierce has one more season left in the tank.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts after making a shot against the New York Knicks.

The 10-time NBA All-Star announced via the Players Tribune on Monday that he plans to retire after the 2016-17 season, his 19th in the league.

"This is it, my final season," Pierce wrote. "It’s time to move on from the game of basketball. Just like any difficult decision, I think you’ve got to be at peace with yourself. I’m at peace with retiring, but I’ve got one more ride left. One more season. One more opportunity."

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The 2008 NBA Champion and Finals MVP has averaged 20.6 points and 5.7 rebounds per-game in his 18-year career thus far. Pierce spent 15 years with the Boston Celtics before playing for Brooklyn, Washington and the L.A. Clippers over the last three years.