Tyler Herro Responds to Paul Pierce Saying He Doesn’t Deserve ‘Bucket’ Nickname

Anything anyone says on TV will always get back to that person.

Former Celtics star Paul Pierce said Tyler Herro doesn’t deserve the nickname “Bucket” quite yet, noting that he needs to average “at least 20” before he can earn nicknames.

“He’s got a nice IQ and an array of moves, but I can’t call nobody a ‘bucket’ if you ain’t averaging at least 20 for the course of an NBA season,” Pierce said. “If you average 11, I can’t give you, “I’m a bucket.” You know what I’m saying? I can’t give you, “I’m a bucket” because you get a couple buckets on the big stage.”

Paul Pierce on Tyler Herro "I can’t call nobody a 'bucket' if you ain’t averaging at least 20…if you average 11 I can’t give you 'I’m a bucket'" pic.twitter.com/3X96aeQiJ8

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The former Kentucky star clapped back at Pierce in an interview on the Dan Le Batard Show.

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“I averaged more than 11, first of all,” said Herro. “And I think I just averaged about 20 in the Eastern Conference finals.”

Tyler Herro has something to say to Paul Pierce ✅✅ pic.twitter.com/ipDxCLRzfv

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Herro averaged 19.2 points per contest to go with 6.3 rebounds and 4.8 assists while shooting 52.3 percent from the field.

Nicknames really have nothing to do with scoring, even if it’s bucket.

How else can you explain the White Mamba?

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