What is Paul Pierce’s net worth?
NBA ANALYST and basketball legend Paul Pierce has been axed from ESPN after he was seen partying with scantily-clad women in a live Instagram video posted to his own account.
The former NBA star reportedly made a fortune while playing in the league, which was made even bigger when he began hosting shows like NBA Countdown’ and ‘The Jump’.
Who is Paul Pierce?
Paul Pierce is a former Boston Celtics star, who played 19 seasons in the league and has been working for ESPN since he retired from the sport.
Pierce, who has been an analyst for ESPN’s Get Up and The Jump, has been married to his wife Julie for ten years.
The couple first began dating during the All-Star weekend back in 2005 and have two daughters and a son.
The 43-year-old was fired from his position with the network after he posted a video himself smoking what appeared to be marijuana and dancing next to several women on Saturday night.
ESPN sources told the the network was particularly alarmed he himself posted the videos.
Should he have been filmed without his knowledge, he might still have a job, the insiders said.
What is Paul Pierce's net worth?
Pierce is known as a legendary basketball player, who made a fortune while playing the league.
His earnings got even bigger when he got himself associated with the sports network,
Pierce has a net worth of $70 million, the media and entertainment website reported.
The sports analyst signed a contract in July 2010 with the Boston Celtics which included a team option worth $15.3 for the 2013-14 season.
The website also noted that Pierce earnt approximately $22 million per year, which included $6 million made from endorsements.
Pierce has appeared in advertisements for brands like Nike and American Express.
Why was Paul Pierce fired from ESPN?
The former NBA star was fired from his position as a top contributor on the shows NBA Countdown and The Jump after he posted a video himself smoking what appeared to be marijuana and dancing next to strippers.
ESPN sources told the the network was particularly alarmed he himself posted the videos.
Should he have been filmed without his knowledge, he might still have a job, the insiders said.
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Another woman twerked on the floor in the background as the 43-year-old ex-Boston Celtics player downed shots and smoked.
He and his friends appeared to be playing poker as they threw chips at the women dancing.
