Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce's steadfast belief in his team leaves him confined to a wheelchair.
Hot Take: Paul Pierce's Spectacular Slog - A Stroll to Remember or a Staged Snub?
Retired NBA legend Paul "The Truth" Pierce is catching heat from fans for a bet gone awry.
On Wednesday, the 47-year-old Pierce vowed to walk more than 15 miles to work if the Boston Celtics lost Game 2. With high stakes on the line, he bet big on the green team over the New York Knicks, not anticipating a downfall.
However, the drop came, leaving Pierce in a pickle.
Flashback to Pierce's boisterous declaration on FS1: "If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I'm walking here tomorrow, 15 miles! In my robe, no shoes on, barefoot... Put the house on this game!"
After the Celtics' Game 2 defeat, it became clear that Pierce's ambitious bet had landed him in a heap of trouble. On Thursday, he shared videos of himself embarking on a grueling 20.2-mile trek from his home in the Valley to Century City.
Red flags started to wave as Pierce arrived at the Fox lot, greeted by applause from staffers, which seemed suspiciously staged. Pierce also chose to sport sneakers instead of going barefoot, contrary to his on-screen ramblings. Though he did don the robe.
To top it off, when "Speak" kicked off on Thursday, Pierce was wheeled onto set, a cheeky nod to the time he was allegedly wheeled out of a 2008 Finals game, rumored to be for soiling himself.
Critics on social media weren't impressed, calling out Pierce for not fulfilling his bet in the spirit he originally intended. His journey was met with skepticism, as he didn't appear ravaged from the 20.2-mile odyssey. They collectively said, "Nice try, Pierce, but you didn't really fulfill your bet."
Paul Pierce took a bold stand for the 2025 Celtics, only to see the team falter critically in the Eastern Conference Playoffs series against the Knicks. Not only did Boston blow a chance to keep the series alive, but it also did so spectacularly, squandering yet another big lead.
Fans and experts are left questioning Pierce's commitment to his bet. Was it a genuine test of endurance, or did the ex-star have a different plan in mind?
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- Critics on social media questioned the sincerity of Paul Pierce's bet, stating, "Nice try, Pierce, but you didn't really fulfill your bet."
- Pierce's arrival at the Fox lot, complete with applause from staffers and a swap of shoes, raised suspicions that his walk was staged.
- In 2025, Paul Pierce made a bet on the 2025 Celtics, but his faith in the team was questioned after they stumbled in the Eastern Conference Playoffs against the Knicks.
- Despite his boisterous declaration on FS1, Pierce's commitment to his bet was put under scrutiny, with many believing he may have had an alternative plan in mind.
