Paul Pierce is a Hall of Famer in his own right.
But the Celtics legend and 2008 NBA Finals MVP also has a track record of stealing headlines via some lofty proclamations and ill-advised comments.
Since becoming a TV pundit, Pierce has gone viral after declaring a Celtics’ victory over the Knicks during the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals — while also crediting himself as being “responsible” for helping LeBron James reach his “next level” after multiple playoff meetings against the Cavaliers and Heat.
But “The Truth” really turned heads last week during an appearance on FS1’s “Speak.