Paul Pierce Net Worth - Pulptastic
Daniel Johnston
Published Apr 10, 2026
What is Paul Pierce’s Net Worth?
Paul Pierce, a retired American professional basketball player, has a net worth of $80 million. He played 19 seasons in the NBA, mostly with the Boston Celtics, after being drafted by the team in 1998.
Pierce was a ten-time All-Star with the Celtics and led them to the NBA Finals in 2008 and 2010, winning the 2008 NBA Finals. He was named the 2008 NBA Finals MVP in his first trip to the NBA Finals. He is one of only three players, alongside Larry Bird and John Havlicek, to have scored over 20,000 points in their career with the Celtics alone. Pierce holds the Celtics’ record for most three-point field goals made as well.
Pierce played for the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Los Angeles Clippers before retiring in 2017. He was hired as a studio analyst for ESPN in August 2017, but was fired in April 2021 after posting a racy video to Instagram featuring two scantily clad women. His nickname “The Truth” was given to him by player Shaquille O’Neal after a 112-107 Lakers’ victory over the Celtics on March 13, 2001 in which Pierce scored 42 points on 13 of 19 shots.
Paul Pierce’s Career Earnings
During his 20-year career from 1998 to 2018, Paul Pierce earned a staggering $198 million in NBA salary alone, making him one of the 25 highest-paid players in NBA history. On top of that, he also earned tens of millions from endorsement deals. In his prime in the 2009-2010 season, Pierce earned $19 million in NBA salary and an additional $3-4 million per year from endorsements.
Early Life and High School
Paul Pierce was born in Oakland, California in 1977 but grew up in Inglewood, where he attended Inglewood High School. Despite being cut from the varsity basketball team in his freshman and sophomore years, Pierce worked hard and became the best player on the team in his junior year, averaging 27 points and 11 rebounds per game in his senior year. He was selected to play in the 1995 McDonald’s All-American Game.
College Basketball Career
During his college years, Paul Pierce played basketball with the University of Kansas Jayhawks from 1995 to 1998. He earned Big 12 Conference MVP awards for both his sophomore and junior years. In his last year at Kansas, Pierce’s junior season, he scored 777 points, which is the fifth-most single-season points in school history.
Paul Pierce’s NBA Career Highlights
In the 1998 NBA draft, Pierce was chosen with the 10th overall pick by the Boston Celtics. He quickly became a key player for the team, improving his average points per game each season. In 2001-02, he led the Celtics to the Eastern Conference Finals and set a league record for total points. His greatest season came in 2007-08, when he joined forces with Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen to form the “Big Three” and led the Celtics to their 17th championship title. Pierce was named MVP of the NBA Finals for his performance in the series.
Paul Pierce’s Career with the Celtics
After winning the NBA championship in 2008, the Celtics fell short in the 2008-09 season, losing in the second round of the playoffs. They fared better the following season, making it to the NBA Finals but ultimately losing to the Lakers. Pierce reached the 20,000 career points milestone in the 2010-11 season, and helped the Celtics reach the playoffs. In 2012, he passed Larry Bird to become second in the Celtics’ all-time scoring list. That same year, the Celtics made it to the Eastern Conference Finals but lost to the Heat in seven games.
Pierce played his final season with the Celtics in 2012-13, averaging 18.6 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.8 assists per game. The team made it to the playoffs but lost in the first round to the Knicks.
Pierce’s Season with the Brooklyn Nets
In the summer of 2013, Pierce was traded to the Brooklyn Nets where he played his first and only season with the team. During that season, he played 75 games and averaged 13.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Pierce also scored his 25,000th career point, making him the 18th player in NBA history to achieve this milestone.
The Nets made it to the playoffs that season but lost in the second round to the Miami Heat.
Paul Pierce’s Season with the Washington Wizards
In 2014, Pierce signed with the Washington Wizards and played his first and only season with the team. Unfortunately, he finished with a career-low average of 11.9 points per game. Despite this, the Wizards made it to the Eastern Conference Semifinals but ultimately lost to the Atlanta Hawks.
Pierce’s Brief Stint with the Clippers
After signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2015, Pierce played for two seasons with the team. He managed to lead the team to the playoffs in his second season, but they were eliminated by the Utah Jazz in the first round. The Clippers waived Pierce after the season, and he subsequently retired from the NBA.
Paul Pierce Fired from ESPN for Live-Streaming Controversial Poker Game
After retiring from the NBA, Pierce became a studio analyst for the ESPN shows “The Jump” and “NBA Countdown.” However, in 2021, his employment at the network came to an end when he was fired for live-streaming a poker game that included alcohol, marijuana, and several scantily clad women.
Personal Life
Paul Pierce was previously married to Julie Landrum and has three children named Prianna, Adrian, and Prince.
In 2000, Pierce was stabbed 11 times in the face, neck, and back while at a dance club in Boston. He underwent surgery to repair the damage.
Paul Pierce Sells Calabasas Mansion for Nearly $10 Million
In 2009, former NBA player Paul Pierce purchased an 8-bedroom mansion in a gated Calabasas community for $6.5 million. The luxurious property spans 16,000 square feet and includes an infinity pool and half basketball court.
After more than a decade of ownership, Pierce listed the home in November 2020 for $10.995 million. He ultimately accepted an offer of $9.995 million at the end of March 2021, according to reports.
The sale of the Calabasas mansion is just one of many financial moves made by Pierce, who has an estimated net worth of $70 million.
