Paul Pierce, 38, has played 18 seasons in the NBA and he stated once again that he won't make a decision about retirement until after the playoffs are over.

"The last few years it has been an end-of-the-season decision," Pierce told The Vertical. "I'll make that decision after this season, too."

Pierce is signed through 2017-18 with the Los Angeles Clippers, although that season only offers $1.09 million worth of salary protection from the $3.67 million that is owed to him.

Right now, Pierce only has a limited role with the Clippers, but head coach Doc Rivers insists the forward still has a big part to play in their playoff run.

"He's going to help us," Rivers said. "I have no doubt about that. There's a lot left in him."

In the first two games against Portland, Pierce has played in one of them and he put up this stat line: 11 minutes, two points and one assist.