ESPN hires Paul Pierce as regular contributor on NBA shows
ESPN announced the hire of Paul Pierce as an NBA studio analyst on Thursday.
Pierce, a 10-time All-Star who retired in July after 19 seasons in the NBA, will make regular appearances on NBA Countdown and The Jump. He had contributed to ESPN’s coverage of the NBA Finals the last two seasons.
“I love hoops, my whole life has been about the game, so this feels like a natural evolution in my career and I can’t wait for the season to get started,” Pierce said in a statement issued by ESPN.
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Pierce joins Tracy McGrady, Chauncey Billups and Jalen Rose among the cast of analysts on NBA Countdown hosted by Michelle Beadle. ESPN said he would also get work on The Jump hosted by Rachel Nichols “multiple times per week.”
“It’s going to be great for NBA fans to have Paul join NBA Countdown and The Jump on a full-time basis,” Amina Hussein, ESPN NBA coordinating producer, said in the statement. “I’m excited for our viewers to get the full ‘Truth’ – because Paul’s analysis matches his personality – he’s very honest, candid and his energy is infectious.”