Celtics: Paul Pierce drops truth bomb on controversial video that led to ESPN firing

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  Celtics: Paul Pierce drops truth bomb on controversial video that led to ESPN firing ESPN  fired  Paul Pierce  from the network back in 2021 after he posted a controversial video on social media. Since then, it's been a heavily talked about topic whenever the former  Boston Celtics star ‘s name is brought up in conversation. Now, Pierce drops a truth bomb on what led him to share that video. Pierce dropped a tell-all video on the  All the Smoke Podcast   and the first topic  of discussion was the video that led to his firing from ESPN. The former Celtics star claims he didn't know that people can record an Instagram Live video . “I'm enjoying retirement. It's poker night… And I decided to pull my phone out… I was caught in the moment… I didn't post it… [I didn't know] that you can record it.” It was just a total blunder from Paul Pierce. Not everyone is tech savvy. To be fair, sometimes when people have a fun evening like that, they tend to make bad decisions
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Magic: Shaq explains why Orlando jersey retirement is 'most special'

 

Magic: Shaq explains why Orlando jersey retirement is 'most special'


The Orlando Magic have made an impressive performance turnaround in 2024. The Magic are 29-24 and sit sixth in the Eastern Conference. However, Shaquille O'Neal used to spearhead a dominant time with the franchise. Shaq discussed the special significance of his jersey retirement in Orlando.

Shaq's time with the Magic was unlike any other 

Orlando drafted Shaquille O'Neal with the first overall pick in the 1992 draft. He never won an NBA title during his time with the Magic. Yet, he built a foundation that allowed him to become one of the most dominant centers in league history.

Shaq took a phenomenal leap with the franchise during his sophomore season, averaging 29.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. 

This was the same year Penny Hardaway joined the team. Thus, the duo led Orlando as a force in the East for two more seasons.

In total, O'Neal spent four seasons with the Magic before departing for the Los Angeles Lakers. 

Shaq is fond of his time in Orlando and expressed such in a press conference on his jersey retirement.

“To start [my career] here…and to be honored this way…this [jersey retirement] will probably be the most special one,” O'Neal told reporters in Orlando.

Shaq was not sure his time in Orlando warranted him as one of the greatest in franchise history but is grateful to have the team honor him.

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