This Paul Pierce autographed 2008 NBA finals 8x10 unframed photo "With MVP Trophy" was signed after the 2008 NBA Finals. Each Paul Pierce autographed item comes with a Steiner Sports hologram and certificate of authenticity. The 2008 NBA Playoffs showed the world how good Paul Pierce is and how important he is to the Boston Celtics. Pierce recorded the 2nd highest point total in franchise history in a Game 7 with 41 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers, as the Celtics advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals. On June 5, 2008, in Game 1 of the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Pierce was injured in the third quarter and was carried off the court in serious pain. However, he came back to the court only a few minutes later to spark the Celtics with 15 points in the third quarter en route to a 98–88 victory. He was named the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after the Celtics' 131–92 victory in Game 6 on June 17, 2008. The Celtics won their 17th NBA Championship adding another banner to the rafters.