Last Updated on June 22, 2024 by Mathew Diekhake

In the movie He Got Game (1998), Jesus Shuttlesworth (played by Ray Allen) is referred to as The Truth. His father, Jake Shuttlesworth, called him Jesus because he was born to be The Truth.

In the NBA, Paul Pierce’s nickname was The Truth. Pierce had spent his entire career with the Celtics up until Ray Allen joined him in 2007-08.

Paul Pierce says Shaq nicknamed him The Truth in 2001.