Former NBA Players React To Paul Pierce News

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce will have a new FS1 show.

May 5, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce (34) reacts near the end of the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half in game two of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Wizards 106-90. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports / Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

Paul Pierce is one of the best players in NBA history.

The Hall of Fame forward has spent a lot of time in media following his playing career.

On Thursday, FS1 announced new shows to their lineup.

One of the shows (Speak) will feature Pierce, Joy Taylor and former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson.

Today FOX Sports announced the launch of an exciting new era for its FS1 daily studio shows 📺

Details ➡️ https://t.co/UFMRlOrVtD pic.twitter.com/iQRZyFPRLo

— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) August 22, 2024

Following the news, Pierce made a post to his Instagram account.

Pierce captioned his post: "Let me @speakonfs1 cuz I got something to Say . Next Chapter let’s goooooooo"

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Several former NBA players left a comment on Pierce's post.

Matt Barnes wrote: "Congrats bro"

Bonzi Wells wrote: "Congratulations Class of ‘98🔥🔥🔥🔥👊🏾"

Quentin Richardson wrote: "🔥🔥🔥🔥"

Ryan Hollins wrote: "💯💯💯💯"

Antoine Walker wrote: "Congratulations 💪🏾💯👏👏👏👏"

Taylor also made a post to her Instagram.

Taylor wrote: "Announcement 🎉 SPEAK gets the last word at 5:00 PM ET as longtime FS1 contributor and media personality Joy Taylor teams up with Super Bowl champion @keyshawn Johnson and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer @paulpierce to passionately dive into the biggest stories in sports with elevated insight and distinguished experience. The star-studded trio debuts together Tuesday, Sept. 3, in the show’s familiar afternoon block from 5:00 to 7:00 PM ET! @speakonfs1"

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Pierce was the tenth pick in the 1998 NBA Draft out of Kansas.

He played 19 seasons for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers.

The best tenure of his career came with the Celtics.

Over 15 years in Boston, he made ten NBA All-Star Games and won the 2008 Finals MVP.

Mar 30, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) smiles with Rajon Rondo (9) during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center. The Celtics defeated the Timberwolves 100-79. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports / Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports

Pierce had career averages of 19.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 44.5% from the field and 36.8% from the three-point range in 1,343 regular season games.

He has appeared in 170 playoff games and helped lead the Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship over Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.