Paul Pierce Walks 20 Miles in Bathrobe to FS1 After Celtics Blow 20-Point Lead, Knicks Take 2-0 Series Lead

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Updated May 8, 2025, 09:19 PM

Retired NBA star Paul Pierce fulfilled a public promise to walk to work in a bathrobe and barefoot after the Boston Celtics lost Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals to the New York Knicks. Pierce had made the vow live on Fox Sports' program 'Speak,' expressing confidence that the Celtics would win the game at home. The Celtics lost 91-90 after blowing a 20-point lead for the second consecutive game, giving the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven series. Following the loss, Pierce documented his walk to the Fox Sports 1 (FS1) studio in the Los Angeles area, which covered more than 20 miles and reportedly took about eight hours. Pierce had initially claimed the walk would be 15 miles. Pierce posted updates on social media throughout the journey, confirming he was wearing a bathrobe as promised, though it was unclear if he completed the entire walk barefoot. Upon arrival at the studio, he appeared in a wheelchair, having honored his commitment after the Celtics' defeat.

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Barstool Sports

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Paul Pierce made it & came into the studio in a wheelchair THE TRUTH https://t.co/10m0iaQpJQ https://t.co/tgwVlrEZJI

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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. And the Truth is a man of his word. https://t.co/b3p4cSCabO