Former Boston Celtics star turned ESPN NBA analyst Paul Pierce went viral on social media this weekend for an inappropriate video.
Now, sources say he’s been let go from his job at ESPN — effective immediately.
Source: ESPN parted ways with Paul Pierce effective immediately
— Ryan Glasspiegel (@sportsrapport) April 5, 2021
Paul, who starred in the NBA from 1998-2017, went live Instagram while some strippers danced behind him at a house party.
In the clips that are circulating, Paul and some of his friends were playing poker while the women twerked around and gave out massages.
Paul Pierce wildin on IG Live pic.twitter.com/toRCGc3oPY
— Ahmed??/Invincible the best show out (@big_business_) April 3, 2021
Paul Pierce was wildin on IG live pic.twitter.com/tsPGQfhnPe
— Bestsportshighlights (@BSHighlights) April 3, 2021
He took to social media with a few words lat Saturday night amid the controversy.
Good morning
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) April 4, 2021
Now we just wait for Paul and/or ESPN to make an official statement on his termination.