Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce may want to wear some comfortable shoes on the way to work today.
On Wednesday, Pierce guaranteed the Celtics would win Game 2 against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Instead, the Celtics blew another big lead in a 91-90 loss at TD Garden.
That means Pierce has to decide if he’s going to honor the bet he made on “Speak” on Fox Sports 1.
“If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I promise you I’m walking here tomorrow,” Pierce said. “I’m walking here 15 miles … in my robe, no shoes on, barefoot … I’m telling you right now … I guarantee this one. Put the house on this game. No shot we lose. No chance. You got a better chance at walking out of the studio and seeing a dinosaur.”
Paul Pierce earlier today 😬 😬
“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!”
(Via @SpeakOnFS1)pic.twitter.com/8lWbyFfZlg
— Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) May 8, 2025
After the loss, Pierce made reference to his failed claim. It appears he’s going to uphold the part about walking to work. The walk is 20 miles.
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) May 8, 2025
Pierce is considered one of the best players in Celtics history. He helped lead them to a title in 2008, teaming with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers.
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