Paul Pierce

Paul Pierce is a former American professional basketball player from Oakland, California. Pierce is best known for his glorious NBA career, which he spent mostly with the Boston Celtics. One of his notable accomplishments includes an NBA Championship in 2008, where he was named Finals MVP, as well as being a 10-time NBA All-Star selection.

Pierce is also making a name for himself in the poker scene, as he has been seen participating in live tournaments as well as high-stakes cash games such as Hustler Casino Live and Poker After Dark.

Paul Pierce Cash Game Participation

Paul Pierce has appeared in high-stakes cash games such as Poker After Dark and Hustler Casino Live. He first appeared in an episode of Poker After Dark in January 2019, in S10 Episode 6. In a No Limit Holdem game, he competed against well-known poker players such as Rob Yong, Alan Keating, Phil Hellmuth, and others. He did win $17,900 in that episode, with them playing in a $200/400 stake.

In S10 Episode 7, he suffered a significant loss of $44,800 in his next appearance in Poker After Dark. Pierce also lost $23,700 in another NLH game in S10 Episode 8.

He then appeared in Hustler Casino Live Episode 16 in August 2021. He participated in a Pot Limit Omaha 4 with a stake of $25/50. Paul Pierce’s luck ran out as he lost another $31,300. He hasn’t played another high-stakes cash game since that episode, and that was his most recent appearance.

Paul Pierce Live Tournament Participation

Pierce is also taking part in live tournaments, and as of this writing, he has a total live earnings of $4,101. He first appeared in Las Vegas at the 2021 South Point Recurring Tournaments. His most recent appearance was at the 2023 South Point Recurring Tournaments in Las Vegas. He finished fifth and earned $687.

Conclusion

Paul Pierce is well-known for his professional basketball career, and he is now making a name for himself in the poker scene. Many people admire him not only because he is a popular basketball player but also because he showed off poker knowledge and skills against well-known poker players.