2 Years After ESPN Brutally Shut Doors On Him, NBA Millionaire Unveils Harsh Reality On $14,210,000 Worth Network

Once their time with the NBA comes to an end, many stars are faced with the dilemma of what to do next. Some focus on expanding their already established businesses, while others tend to become part of the backroom staff. Many players are also seen taking up the role of an NBA analyst or broadcaster. Former stars?like Shaquille O?Neal, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith are known as the faces of the NBA broadcasting world. This has helped them stay in the spotlight even after retirement. There was another NBA legend who joined ESPN but was fired a few years later. He recently spoke out about the network.

The $14,210,000 worth network is in the midst of a crisis right now. The former NBA star is of the opinion that ESPN?s best days are behind them.

NBA Hall of Famer disowns ESPN

Hall of Famer and Boston Celtics Legend Paul Pierce recently sat down for an interview with ‘Come And Talk 2 Me’. During the same, after touching base on various topics, the focus shifted towards ESPN. The host asked his thoughts on watching ESPN in the last two months and how he feels the channel has changed.

The $70 million worth Pierce instantly said that there were too many outlets for him to watch to get the updates. From watching highlights on Instagram to hearing other talk shows, Pierce felt he can easily find out ?what?s popping weekly? from other sources. Pierce blamed the recent layoffs, which claimed over 20 high-level jobs, as a consequence of the ‘fact’ that no one watches the network anymore.

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?There?s too many other people that can give you the information. There?s too many other people that can update you on what?s going on,? said Pierce. ?So why do I have to go to ESPN??

While one of the co-hosts said that the reason so many people were laid off is that they weren?t showing up to work as much, Pierce maintained that it was because their viewership was in decline. While Pierce?s remarks may hold some merit, the former player?s bitterness against the network could also be due to how they treated him a few years ago.

Paul Pierce was fired by ESPN

Immediately after bidding adieu to the NBA, Paul Pierce joined ESPN in the studio analyst role. His time with the network was marked by inconsistent preparation for segments, which led to a reduced role two years after joining. Pierce himself has spoken out about how he knew things with the network weren?t working out.

In 2021, Pierce was fired by ESPN. The action was taken in light of an Instagram Live Video, wherein the 10x NBA All-star could be seen indulging in alcohol and marijuana, while surrounded by friends and women in bikinis.

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