NBA great Paul Pierce (Kyle Terada-Imagn Images)
Boston Celtics great Paul Pierce was reportedly arr3sted on suspicion of DUI in Los Angeles this week.

The 47-year-old was shockingly found sleeping behind the wheel of his car on a Los Angeles freeway. Responding officers had already been called to investigate a multi-vehicle crash in the northbound lanes of the 101 freeway.

While investigating the accident, the officers noticed a Range Rover SUV stopped in one of the lanes on the freeway south of the crash.

That is where police noticed Pierce appearing to be asleep at the wheel. Once he was woken up, officers claimed they saw signs of impairment from Pierce and began a DUI investigation.

Paul Pierce was arr3sted under suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

His case will be “presented to the Los Angeles City Attorney for review,” per WCVB.

It seems there was something else to the story that wasn’t told, and now the NBA legend reveals it.

Paul Pierce Says He’s Old And Tired

Paul Pierce (Image Credit: Getty Images)

Former Boston Celtic and NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce was arr3sted late Tuesday on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI in Los Angeles.

The 10-time NBA All-Star during his 19-year career was found asleep behind the wheel of his SUV on the 101 Freeway after officers responded to a multi-vehicle crash.

Pierce was arr3sted on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Pierce took to social media to explain his arr3st, telling his followers that he “fell asleep.”

“Imagine being stuck in stand still traffic for 45 mins and falling asleep,” Paul Pierce wrote on Threads.

“I took this picture that night because I never been in stand still traffic for this long.

“I’m old, I’m tired, and I fell asleep. I’m good y’all thanks for the love.”

Being old and tired is one thing, but showing signs of impairment is quite the other. Back in ESPN fired him in 2023 after he went on IG Live with strippers.

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.