Paul Pierce blamed Kim Kardashian for shaping today’s beauty culture, arguing her influence normalized cosmetic procedures and appearance-driven trends during a candid podcast discussion.

Paul Pierce has never been one to tone down his opinions. Even long after stepping away from the NBA court, the former guard opened up a little too much on how he thinks the culture has shifted over the year.

Only recently, Pierce came even bolder while talking about Kim Kardashian’s profound influence on modern beauty standards.

During his latest feature on the Truth After Dark podcast, the former Boston Celtics veteran openly blamed Kim for normalising altered beauty add-ons to the body.

“I blame Kim Kardashian for the women we see today because she is one of the most influential women who has ever lived. She had plastic surgeries and made it cool to do that. She’s the reason like cuz I feel like every girl looks like Kim,” he said.

He expressed his belief in Kardashian’s significant impact, asserting, “everybody wants the straight black hair and the lips and the curvy booty and the eyelashes, and everybody’s cutting their noses up and chin up and cheeks up, and like everybody I blame her for the way our girls, but then now they get out of control with it.”

However, Pierce believes that reality television and social media have normalized prioritizing attention and lifestyle branding over substance. He specifically referenced Kardashian’s rise to billionaire status through media exposure and branding, arguing

Paul Pierce Had His Say On Chris Paul–Clippers Fallout

Paul Pierce (Image Credits: Imagn)

While his comments on the Kardashians have nothing to do with basketball, Pierce also had his say on the long-debated Chris Paul–Los Angeles Clippers era. According to his beliefs, the Clippers’ struggles during that period exposed deeper issues within the organization rather than failures tied solely to Paul.

“When you are losing, everything gets amplified, like you don’t want to hear nothing. If they were a .500 team or better, it would be different. But when you lose, bro, and I have been in locker rooms where little thing gets magnified, and it’s like, ‘Damn! Two weeks ago, this wasn’t a thing; now it’s something this major,” he added.

He was not technically wrong, though. The Clippers’ constant playoff disappointments revealed cracks in leadership and roster construction. The team leaned too heavily on star power without building resilience on most occasions.

In his view, the pressure of losing only added to the internal problems, which eventually led to the breakdown of that core.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.