Paul Pierce Walks 32 Kilometers in Bathrobe to Fox Studio After Celtics' Loss in Eastern Conference Semifinals

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Updated May 9, 2025, 04:54 AM

Paul Pierce, a former Boston Celtics star and NBA Hall-of-Famer, fulfilled a bold promise by walking 32 kilometers (20 miles) to the Fox Sports studio in Los Angeles after the Celtics lost Game 2 to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Pierce had vowed to make the journey in a bathrobe and barefoot if his former team lost the game.

The Celtics, who had already lost Game 1 at home, suffered another defeat in Game 2, blowing a 20-point lead. This prompted Pierce to document his long walk on Instagram Live, capturing the attention of fans and media alike. The journey, which took over eight hours, was completed with Pierce arriving at the studio in a wheelchair, a nod to his dramatic return during the 2008 NBA Finals where he was named Finals MVP.

Pierce's walk was not only a testament to his commitment to his word but also highlighted the Celtics' struggles in the series, now trailing 2-0 as they head to Madison Square Garden for Game 3. During his walk, Pierce encountered his former teammate Kevin Garnett, who humorously reminded him to wear a seatbelt.

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