Paul Pierce treks 20 miles to FS1 studio post Celtics' Game 2 loss against Knicks
Updating the Sports Saga: Paul Pierce's Bizarre Bet Gone Wrong
After the Boston Celtics gut-wrenching 108-105 overtime loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference first-round playoff series, ex-Celtics star Paul Pierce made a bold, albeit unusual, prediction on FS1's Speak. He declared he would walk an astonishing 15 miles to the network's studio if his beloved Boston lost Game 2 at home.
True to his word, Pierce, now 47, made the trek for Game 2 after the Celtics stumbled again, losing 91-90. Unfortunately for Pierce, the actual distance was a grueling 20 miles.
"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!" Pierce had boldly asserted on Speak.
Pierce, assuming the distance was manageable, started documenting his punishing journey on Instagram, sharing videos along the way. He admitted to his followers he wasn't up at the break of dawn, venturing out at 5 a.m. PT instead, making his walk an extraordinary eight-hour endeavor.
However, social media users began suspecting Pierce hadn't walked the entire distance, claiming he may have taken rides intermittently while filming his progress.
Remarkably, the Celtics led by 20 points in the third quarter during Game 2, only to see the lead evaporate in the final frame. The Knicks launched a heroic comeback, ending the game on an impressive 23-6 run, with Jalen Brunson cracking the game with clutch free throws.
Now, the Celtics are staring down an 0-2 series deficit before heading to New York, leaving Pierce with even more miles to walk should things continue to not go their way. Let's hope he's better prepared for his next commitment.
Cautionary Tale:Paul Pierce might want to reconsider making such significant bets on sports matches as his bold prediction in this instance proved costly, both in distance and public opinion. As seen in this incident, it's crucial to always account for unexpected developments in sports matches-it's never over until the final whistle blows.
[1] ESPN.com (2025). Paul Pierce walks 20 miles to FS1 studio after Celtics lose. [Accessed 9 May 2025]
[2] Yahoo Sports.com (2025). The long walk: Paul Pierce's 20-mile hike to FS1 studio after Celtics Game 2 loss. [Accessed 9 May 2025]
[1] Despite Paul Pierce's loss prediction for the NBA playoff game between the Celtics and Knicks, he was surprised to find out the actual walking distance to the FS1 studio was a grueling 20 miles, not 15 as he initially thought.
[2] Documenting his unusual journey on Instagram, Paul Pierce revealed he started his walk at 5 a.m. PT, turning his bet into an impressive, yet exhausting, eight-hour endeavor.
[3] Occasionally, rumors began to circulate on social media platforms suggesting that Pierce might have taken rides intermittently while filming his progress, casting doubts on the authenticity of his bet.
[4] In the subsequent NBA game, the Celtics led by a substantial 20-point margin in the third quarter, only to see their lead dwindle in the final frame, falling 91-90 to the Knicks.
[5] NBA fans and sports enthusiasts should be cautious when making significant bets on basketball games, as the outcome can often be unpredictable, as Paul Pierce discovered during the Celtics-Knicks series when his prediction of walking 20 miles to the FS1 studio proved to be more costly than he anticipated.
