Paul Pierce = Top-Tier Player?

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A couple of seasons ago, we could consider The Truth one of the best players in the game but could we still consider him one now? Since the 01-02 season, Pierce's statistics have all gone down but that's not what could make him a 2nd-tier player. He doesn't seem like he can take over a game anymore like he could in 01-02.

2001-2002 Statistics
26.1 PPG (44.2% FG, 40.4% 3P)
6.9 RPG (1.0 ORPG, 5.9 DRPG)
3.2 APG
1.88 SPG
1.05 BPG
2.94 TOPG

2002-2003 Statistics
25.9 PPG (41.6% FG, 30.2% 3P)
7.3 RPG (1.3 ORPG, 6.0 DRPG)
4.4 APG
1.76 SPG
0.78 BPG
3.65 TOPG

2003-2004 Statistics
23.0 PPG (40.2% FG, 29.9% 3P)
6.5 RPG (0.9 ORPG, 5.7 DRPG)
5.1 APG
1.64 SPG
0.65 BPG
3.79 TOPG