Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Paul Pierce:
Player Profile
- Full Name: Paul Anthony Pierce
- Nickname: The Truth
- Nationality: American
- Age: Born October 13, 1977
- Hometown: Oakland, California
- Height: 6 feet 7 inches (2.01 meters)
- Weight: 235 lbs (107 kg)
- Wingspan: 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 meters)
- Standing Reach: 8 feet 9 inches (267 cm)
- Vertical Leap: 34 inches
- Shoe Size: 15 (US)
- Number: 34 (Boston Celtics), 34 (Brooklyn Nets), 34 (Washington Wizards), 34 (Los Angeles Clippers)
- Position: Small Forward
- High School: Inglewood High School, Inglewood, California
- College: University of Kansas (Kansas Jayhawks) (1995–1998)
- NBA Draft: Selected 10th overall in the 1998 NBA Draft by the Boston Celtics
- Teams Played For:
- Boston Celtics (1998–2013)
- Brooklyn Nets (2013–2014)
- Washington Wizards (2014–2015)
- Los Angeles Clippers (2015–2017)
- Championship Rings: 1 (2008 with the Boston Celtics)
- Kids: Paul Pierce has three children—two daughters and a son:
- Daughters: Prianna Pierce, Adrian Pierce
- Son: Prince Paul Pierce
- Siblings: Two half-brothers, Jamal and Steve
- Net Worth: Paul Pierce Contract History
- Retirement Age: 39 years old
- Retirement Year: 2016-17 (with Los Angeles Clippers)
Paul Pierce’s player archetype was the classic do-it-all scoring wing, a big, methodical forward who could carry offense without relying on burst or vertical pop. Defensively, he was best as a sturdy wing stopper and matchup piece rather than a pure havoc creator, using strength, positioning, and experience to handle top perimeter assignments. Offensively, he functioned as a primary shot-maker and secondary playmaker, blending isolation scoring, post-ups, spot-up shooting, and point-forward reads when defenses loaded up. Physically, Pierce brought a strong 6-foot-7, 235-pound frame, broad shoulders, and enough balance and body control to create separation with craft instead of speed. The overall play style summary is that he was a polished, tempo-controlling scorer who got to his spots, punished smaller defenders, made timely passes, and thrived late because his footwork, touch, and feel stayed reliable when the game tightened. (NBA)
Notes
- Paul Pierce’s height without shoes is approximately 6 feet 6 inches (198 cm). With shoes, he is commonly listed as 6 feet 7 inches (201 cm).
- Paul Pierce’s playing weight during his NBA career was approximately 235 pounds (107 kg).
- Similar players to Paul Pierce include Carmelo Anthony, Joe Johnson, Grant Hill, Jimmy Butler, Kawhi Leonard, and DeMar DeRozan.
Fun Facts
- Shaq gave Paul Pierce the nickname The Truth. But Shaq stole it from the Ray Allen movie, He Got Game.
Sources:
NBA.com — Paul Pierce adds own Hall of Fame chapter to Celtics lore
NBA.com — Paul Pierce | Forward | Boston Celtics | NBA.com
Bleacher Report — Ranking the Top 25 Players in Boston Celtics History