Veteran Boston Celtics player, Paul Pierce, makes his way to Fox studio following a lengthy, 7-hour stroll, as a consequence of a wager gone awry.

Professional commentator Paul Pierce trekked 20 miles to the broadcasting station, dressed in a robe, following his unsuccessful wager on the Knicks versus Celtics Game 2 matchup.

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2025 May 14 . 6:53 AM

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Sports commentator Paul Pierce traversed a 20-mile distance to the studio, clad only in a robe,... — Sports commentator Paul Pierce traversed a 20-mile distance to the studio, clad only in a robe, following a failed prophetic wager concerning the Knicks versus Celtics Game 2.

Veteran Boston Celtics player, Paul Pierce, makes his way to Fox studio following a lengthy, 7-hour stroll, as a consequence of a wager gone awry.

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Paul Pierce Goes the Distance, Sticking to His Word After a Losing Bet

Paul Pierce, fondly known as "The Truth," demonstrated his unwavering commitment to his word post-bet loss on the Boston Celtics. A few hours before their Game 2 showdown with the New York Knicks, Pierce confidently stated that his former team would win, even predicting he'd walk to work if they lost.

Living up to his word, Pierce braced the 20-mile journey from home to the FOX Sports studio the next day, documenting his entire seven-hour trek on Instagram. In the humid LA weather, Pierce donned his robe, although it seemed he had shoes on. Nevertheless, he kept to his robe promise[2][3].

As Pierce ambled along, his former teammate Kevin Garnett surprised him. Garnett momentarily stopped before moving on after a lighthearted chat, with Pierce joking that he was "halfway there" when they crossed paths.

Celtics Stumble Yet Again

Despite Pierce's optimism, the rest of the sports world echoed his sentiments as the Celtics entered the game as double-digit favorites. The team's high expectations, alas, were not met as none of the stars showed up offensively, leading to another underwhelming performance.

Struggling from the floor, the Celtics managed to hit just 36.2% of their shots, and a poor 25% of their three-point attempts. Jayson Tatum had a dreadful game, missing 14 shots, scoring only 13 points[4].

Although the Celtics had a chance to win late, the Knicks outscored them 30-17 in the final quarter, shockingly taking a 2-0 lead in the series. With the series moving to Madison Square Garden, the next two games will be decided.

[1] ESPN

[2] Boston Globe

[3] HoopsHype

[4] CBS Sports

"Regardless of the Celtics' disappointing playoffs performance, Paul Pierce's commitment to honoring his betting loss went unwavering, as he walked 20 miles to the FOX Sports studio the next day in an Instagram-documented journey."

"In the midst of the NBA playoffs, Pierce's bet on the Boston Celtics' victory in Game 2 resulted in a surprising trend, with sports enthusiasts beginning to incorporate 'The Truth's' robe promise in their basketball betting traditions."