Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce is in the news today for all the wrong reasons. We should be talking about the mansion he just sold in Calabasas, but instead, the spotlight is on his recent firing from ESPN as an NBA analyst. This decision came after Pierce posted a racy video on Instagram featuring scantily-clad women. While some might label them as "strippers," their official professions remain unclear. It’s worth noting that neither Pierce nor the women were wearing masks, which violates ESPN's on-air personality protocols. Given that ESPN is owned by the family-friendly Disney, this lapse in judgment likely contributed to his dismissal.
In a different universe, had Paul not shared that video, we might be discussing the impressive mansion he sold for $9.995 million! This property is located within the exclusive Calabasas gated community known as The Oaks. Pierce purchased the mansion back in 2009 for $6.5 million and listed it for sale in November 2020 for $10.995 million. The home boasts eight bedrooms and ten bathrooms, covering a staggering 16,100 square feet on a sprawling one-acre lot, complete with an infinity pool, a separate spa, and a half-basketball court themed around the Boston Celtics.
Pierce's career in the NBA spanned roughly two decades, during which he amassed a total salary of $198 million, placing him among the top 25 highest-paid players in history. Additionally, he raked in tens of millions from endorsements, especially during the peak of his career around 2009, when he earned an annual salary of $17-19 million along with $3-4 million from endorsements. As of now, there are no updates regarding where he might be relocating or the identity of the new buyer for his mansion.
