The story of hairstyles and the NBA goes way back. Just ask Jeremy Lin. The man has rocked every hairstyle from a mohawk that was taller than Muggsy Bogues. To a side part that would put Ivy League students to shame. But the latest victim to the trend of faulty hairstyles is none other than the ‘truth’ Paul Pierce. And, truth be told, it’s not one of his best.
Paul Pierce, who mostly spent his playing days in the star-studded Boston Celtics, now plies his trade as an analyst for the FS1 sports talk show Speak. Paul Pierce was never one to rock fancy hairstyles; he was seen with either a short flat-top or a neat buzz-cut. But, at the ripe age of 47, he decided to send the basketball world into a frenzy by rocking a haircut that made him resemble a comedy great, Red Foxx, who had a polarizing haircut with curly hair shooting from the sides.
Paul Pierce took to social media and shared his haircut. In the video, he was seen flaunting it from all angles, saying, “ I got the new dual layer on, what y’all think man?…. Alright check it out tonight on Speak.” He then captioned the post, “Ya or nay check me out today 5 pm est @speakonfs1.” Feeling confident, or lulled into a sense of overconfidence? It’s uncertain.
Despite Paul Pierce feeling himself, the trolls on social media showed no mercy, commenting relentlessly on his Instagram post. Let us see what the fans had to say.
“Bro you look like Redd Foxx”: Fans ruthlessly target Pierce’s new look
The fans had a field day on social media seeing Paul Pierce rock this new hairdo. One Instagram user wrote, “Bro u look like Redd foxx,” drawing comparisons to the legendary comedian who also sported a funky haircut. Foxx rocked flat curly hair on top, and hair shooting from the sides. His curls featured waves, although a little dissimilar to Pierce’s since Paul’s waves are red.
Another user wrote, “Granny said if u gotta ask what some1 think deep down inside u kno that it aint it,” and Paul Pierce’s caption adds truth to the fans’ grandmother’s saying. It’s simple: if you find yourself seeking reassurance, you might just not be fully ready to acknowledge your actions yet.
Another Instagram user wrote, “Hell nah, Unc. Wash that out, lol,” urging our collective Uncle Paul Pierce to wash his hair out to get rid of the color. A longtime fan wrote, “Midlife crisis hitting,” serving as a testament to his not-age-appropriate haircut and the fact that people take drastic decisions to overcome that feeling.
Some fans took a positive route, as a fan wrote, “Do it up fam you only live once some peeps been getting the same haircut since elementary school it’s cool to switch it up every now and then.. ,” giving Paul Pierce a positive outlook amid all the trolling that surrounds him. Another fan wrote, “OK P! That sh*ts fresh, my G” commending Paul Pierce on the haircut. It does look fresh.
Regardless of what people say. The bravery that Paul Pierce possesses to try out a new hairstyle that stands out from the rest. Is noteworthy. Paul Pierce is used to haters, be it screaming from the rafters or on the internet. But, honestly, let’s just hope Paul Pierce does not get any more ideas about his hair.
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