Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1977 |
| Age | 49 years |
| Birthplace | Oakland, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Paul Pierce
14/10/2026
Former Celtics star Paul Pierce was taken back to court by his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his child, Princess Santiago, over alleged missing financial records. She claims he failed to pay a previously ordered $10,000 toward a forensic accountant and is seeking an additional $40,000 in legal fees. These claims are allegations in an ongoing child support dispute.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Paul Anthony Pierce |
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| Nickname | The Truth |
| Summary | Played 19 NBA seasons, mostly with the Boston Celtics, and was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021. Later worked as an analyst on ESPN's NBA Countdown and as a contributor to the FS1 show Speak. As of 2026, he remains a public figure in Boston Celtics circles and comments on the NBA and his former team. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (201 cm) |
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| Weight | 235 lbs (107 kg) |
| Position | Small forward |
| Jersey Number | 34 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Inglewood High School, Inglewood, California |
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| College | University of Kansas (1995–1998) |
Personal Life
| Childhood | Raised in Inglewood, California, a Los Angeles suburb |
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Relationships & More
| Former Partner | Princess Santiago (former girlfriend and mother of his son; ongoing child support litigation as of October 2026) |
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Family
| Children | One son with Princess Santiago |
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Career
| NBA Draft | 1998, 1st round, 10th overall pick by the Boston Celtics |
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| Playing Career | 1998–2017 |
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| Post-Playing | Analyst on ESPN's NBA Countdown; contributor to FS1's Speak |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shaquille O'Neal gave him the nickname "The Truth" in 2001. | |
| 2. He was one of only three players to score more than 20,000 points with the Celtics, alongside Larry Bird and John Havlicek. | |
| 3. He was cut from his high school varsity team as a freshman and began practicing at 5 AM to improve. | |
| 4. He was a high school McDonald's All-American. | |
| 5. He ended his playing career back with the Celtics on a special contract in 2017. |
