US EditionPaul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win
- Former Celtics player Paul Pierce walked about 20.2 miles to his FS1 studio in Los Angeles on Thursday morning wearing a robe after the Celtics lost Game 2 to the Knicks.
- Pierce made this pledge during Wednesday's FS1 Speak show, promising to walk to work in a robe if the Celtics lost a second straight game in the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal.
- The Celtics blew a 20-point second-half lead and fell 91-90 at home to New York, giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the series before Pierce started his walk before sunrise.
- After the Celtics dropped Game 2 on their home court, Pierce fulfilled his pledge by beginning a barefoot walk to work, later describing himself as someone who keeps his promises during updates on his journey.
- By fulfilling his vow, Pierce demonstrated his commitment and highlighted the Celtics’ struggles as the Knicks gained momentum early in the series.
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NBA Hall-of-Famer walks 20 miles in robe and slippers after making bad playoff prediction
Don't let anyone ever tell you Paul Pierce isn't a man of his word. On Thursday, the Boston Celtics legend and former Los Angeles Clippers player made good on a promise to walk to work in his robe from his home somewhere in the San Fernando Valley to the Fox Sports studio in Century City. The reason? Pierce's overconfidence in his former team. After the Celtics blew a 20-point lead in Game 1 against the underdog New York Knicks earlier this week…
Celtics legend Pierce left completely embarrassed by New York Knicks prediction
PAUL PIERCE has been left completely embarrassed by his prediction on the New York Knicks. The Boston Celtics legend was overly confident that his former side would beat the Knicks in Game 2 of the Conference semi-finals. X/SpeakOnFS1Paul Pierce predicted that the Boston Celtics would beat the New York Knicks[/caption] GettyHis prediction was wrong[/caption] xHe promised to walk 20.2miles to the FS1 studio[/caption] The two teams faced off at th…
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My Mother LodePaul Pierce says he’s walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win
Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot “in my robe” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
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Paul Pierce says he's walking 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing Celtics win
Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he’d walk to work, “in my robe, bare feet,” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.
Paul Pierce says he walked 20 miles to work in a robe as punishment for guaranteeing a Celtics' win
Former Celtics great Paul Pierce was so confident in his team in Game 2 against the Knicks, he said he would walk to work barefoot “in my robe” if they lost for a second straight game in the second-round series.“If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home, I promise you, I am walking here tomorrow,” he declared on an FS1 show Wednesday. “I guarantee this one. Put the house on this game.”That didn't turn out so great. The Celtics blew a 20-point lead in G…
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