Paul Pierce reveals fact about ESPN firing him over strippers, weed video

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce opened up about ESPN firing him over two yers in the past resulting from an Instagram video during which he’s seen smoking weed alongside a few strippers, claiming he did not do something fallacious.

Pierce, 45, questioned what he did fallacious throughout an look on the “I Am Athlete” podcast after which answered his personal query.

“On the finish of the day, it is Disney, they usually have a morals clause, they usually simply stated it was immoral,” Pierce stated.

The group of hosts in contrast Pierce recording himself with strippers to Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morantflashing a gun on IG whereas at a “gents’s membership” in Colorado.

Additionally they referenced the film “Friday,” poking enjoyable at Pierce for getting fired on his break day, a scene from the comedy movie.

Paul Pierce reveals fact about ESPN firing

Pierce detailed how they have been simply taking part in poker at a buddy’s home, who was celebrating his birthday. He additionally lamented going dwell, saying he by no means did that, however was “feeling” his hair on the celebration.

“I received fired for having some leisure,” Pierce stated. “I am taking part in playing cards. It is my boy’s birthday. It is women dancing. We’re blowing some tree. What did I do fallacious?

“I do not ever go dwell both, I used to be simply feeling my [hair] minimize or one thing, after which it was popping behind me.”

Pierce revealed how an ESPN higher-up advised him she was investigating his actions. When questioned about what was taking place within the video, the NBA champion claims to have stated that it is “self-explanatory.” Weed is authorized in California, the place the video occurred.