Paul Pierce Biography: Age, Wife, Kids, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Stats, Hall of Fame

Paul Pierce, nicknamed “The Truth,” is a celebrated American former NBA player and current sports analyst who left a lasting mark on basketball with his clutch scoring and leadership.

Drafted 10th overall by the Boston Celtics in 1998, he became a franchise legend, leading them to the 2008 NBA Championship and earning Finals MVP honors.

Profile

• Full Name: Paul Anthony Pierce
• Stage Name: Paul Pierce, The Truth
• Born: October 13, 1977
• Age: 48 years old
• Birthplace: Oakland, California
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Former NBA Player, Sports Analyst
• Height: 6 feet 7 inches
• Parents: George Pierce and Lorraine Hosey
• Siblings: Jamal Hosey and Steve Hosey (half-brothers)
• Spouse: Julie Pierce
• Children: Prianna Lee Pierce, Adrian Pierce, Prince Paul Pierce
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $80 million USD

Early Life and Education

Paul Pierce is a celebrated American former NBA player and sports analyst.

He came into the world on October 13, 1977, in Oakland, California, but grew up in Inglewood, a rough part of Los Angeles.

Raised by his single mother, Lorraine Hosey, a nurse, in a working-class home, he leaned on basketball to stay out of trouble, inspired by streetball and Lakers games at The Forum.

He had two half-brothers, Jamal Hosey, a basketball player at Pepperdine, and Steve Hosey, a former MLB outfielder for the Giants and Angels.

At Inglewood High School, he starred as a forward, earning McDonald’s All-American honors in 1995 and a spot among California’s top high school players.

For college, he attended the University of Kansas from 1995 to 1998, majoring in crime and delinquency studies, leading the Jayhawks to NCAA tournaments, and earning first-team All-Big 12 honors.

His African-American roots and Christian faith shaped his grounded approach.

Career

Paul Pierce entered the NBA in 1998 as the Boston Celtics’ 10th overall draft pick, signing a three-year, $5 million deal.

He quickly became a star, averaging 16.4 points as a rookie and hitting 25.3 points by his third season, earning his first of 10 straight All-Star nods in 2002.

Over 15 seasons with Boston, he scored 24,021 points, becoming the team’s second all-time leading scorer, and led them to the 2008 NBA Championship against the Lakers, earning Finals MVP with 21.8 points per game.

A 2013 trade sent him to the Brooklyn Nets for one season, where he averaged 13.5 points, followed by a year with the Washington Wizards in 2014-15, hitting 11.9 points.

He finished his playing career with the Los Angeles Clippers from 2015 to 2017, retiring after 19 seasons with 26,397 points, 7,527 rebounds, and 4,708 assists across 1,343 games.

Post-retirement, he joined ESPN in 2017 as an analyst on shows like The Jump and NBA Countdown, staying until 2021 when he left after a controversial Instagram Live.

In 2022, he moved to FOX Sports, co-hosting Undisputed and Stars on Mars, and launched the podcast Ticket & The Truth with Kevin Garnett.

He also competed in Celebrity Poker Tour events, reaching the final table in 2024, and owns Truth Lounge in Atlanta with his wife.

His media career, spanning nearly a decade, blends sharp analysis with his championship pedigree.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @paulpierce34
• Facebook handle: Paul Pierce
• Twitter handle: @paulpierce34
• TikTok Handle: @paulpierce

Personal Life

Paul Pierce, 47, is a celebrated former NBA player and sports analyst.

He married Julie Landrum, an interior designer, on July 17, 2010, after dating since 2006, and they stay strong together.

He stands at 6 feet 7 inches.

They have three children: daughter Prianna Lee Pierce (born 2008) and sons Adrian Pierce (born 2011) and Prince Paul Pierce (born 2013).

Net Worth

Paul Pierce, is a celebrated former NBA player and sports analyst.

His net worth sits at about $80 million USD.

He earned around $195 million in NBA salary over 19 seasons, including a peak $22.9 million with the Celtics in 2010-11.

Media work adds $2-3 million yearly from FOX Sports’ Undisputed and past ESPN gigs, plus income from Truth Lounge, poker events, and endorsements like Nike and Panini.