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Paul Pierce vs Earl Monroe
Which player? Pick one and see how the world splits.
- Paul Pierce Boston Celtics · 1977– 49% · #49 in the world
- Earl Monroe New York Knicks · 1944– 51% · #46 in the world
What the votes say
Too close to call: the world picks Earl Monroe over Paul Pierce by just 51% to 49%. Earl Monroe is #46 of the 250 NBA players in the world ranking, and #2 of the 13 of the New York Knicks. Paul Pierce is #49, and #6 of the 19 of the Boston Celtics.
Side by side
| Paul Pierce | Earl Monroe | |
|---|---|---|
| World rank | #49 | #46 |
| Team | Boston Celtics | New York Knicks |
| Born | 1977 | 1944 |