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May 13, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) knocks down guard John Wall (2) after hitting a three point shot for the lead against the Atlanta Hawks near the end of the game during the second half in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

22. Paul Pierce, UFA

UPDATE: Paul Pierce has agreed to a three-year, $10.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers.

If a team signs Paul Pierce, they won’t be expecting a player who can average 20 points a night. In fact, most teams would be happy with a pedestrian 10 per game from the future Hall of Famer.

As Pierce proved throughout the 2015 NBA Playoffs, his value is based on one word: clutch.

Pierce, a respected leader and revered scorer, was nothing short of remarkable in clutch scenarios for the Washington Wizards in 2014-15. That type of value is immense, and it’s why he’d be a key asset to any contender.

Even at 37 years old, Pierce’s late-game heroics make him a sought after free agent.

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