Don't question Paul Pierce while he's playing craps ...

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... or he'll offer to buy you a drink.

True story.

Jimmy Shapiro of Sports Radio Interviews shares his recent 3 a.m. casino encounter with the Boston Celtics forward:

So I'm heading back to my room and I see Paul Pierce (notes) playing craps. Obviously, he wasn't part of the contingency romancing Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics on Thursday or most likely on Friday. I'm in a semi-Red Bull and Vodka daze, but not enough that I don't have my bearings [...]
I watch him play craps for a few minutes and when a lull in the action occurs, I say, 'I thought you were supposed to be wooing 'Sheed.' The Truth didn't take too kindly to my statement. He then says, 'Oh man, can't I get any privacy! Shouldn’t you be looking for girls.' I then tell him I'm married and Pierce then says to me, 'Then why are you in Vegas?' My response is I'm here on business working with Doyle Brunson for the WSOP Main Event. He loses his roll of the dice and slams his hand down on the craps table as hard as he can. I'm not sure if I should feel guilty, not give a crap, or run as fast as I can.
I decide to stay for another minute. He mutters some more stuff under his breath and then offers to buy shots for me since I'm not chasing women. I politely decline and head back up to my room ...

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1. Posted by Jarrett C Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:07 pm EDT
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Damn, that dude is a jerk. Shapiro, I mean.
2. Posted by Moris Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:08 pm EDT
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You're lucky he didn't stab you repeatedly in the face.
3. Posted by Chino Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:32 pm EDT
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FWD: I'd be pissed too if I'm rolling the muthaf****ing dice you idiot. Have some respect and my your own business or at least know how to carry a conversation
4. Posted by sportsnut Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:32 pm EDT
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i'm surprised he didn't fall to the floor grabbing his hand after slamming it so hard, yelling and screaming with a contorted face with his body guards putting him on a wheel chair to roll him out.
5. Posted by Hitman Fri Jul 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT
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Just what is the point of this story? Skeets, you are obviously an idiot.
6. Posted by Greydon S Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:02 pm EDT
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Paul's a Blood, what do you expect....lol
7. Posted by J.E. Skeets Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:12 pm EDT
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The point of this story is relax, Hitman. Your day job obviously has you stressed.
8. Posted by Travis Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:30 pm EDT
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Damn, Hitman, I thought this was pretty interesting. I appreciate the slice-of-real-life stories about NBA players. I knew Pierce was a jerk and this confirms it like so many other stories we hear. Wonder why he wasn't part of the 'Sheed push. Oh, he'd rather be in Vegas.
9. Posted by Jon G Fri Jul 03, 2009 3:57 pm EDT
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So we're not even entertaining the possibility that he went to an early morning or afternoon meeting with Rasheed and then flew to Vegas after? You didn't see him until 3am! He could've got in at midnight for all you know. Rasheed's agent said Pierce was at the meeting. Why would Rasheed's agent lie about that? For Pierce or the Celtics' public image? What would be his motivation for that? Cool, you saw one of the best players in the NBA at a craps game. What's not cool is suggesting multiple people are lying about a published situation.
10. Posted by Duz The Man Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:29 pm EDT
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skeets time and time again your a total tool...
11. Posted by JB Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:55 pm EDT
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I also had a chance encounter with The Truth. I was leaving the Garden with a friend of mine after the Magic's Game 7 win in the Eastern semis. I turned around to see Paul coming down the stairs looking exhausted and disgusted. I turned to him and said "have a good summer P" and he said "thanks man". He could've ignored me, especially after just losing Game 7 of a playoff series on his home floor, but he didn't. You're lucky he acknowledged you at all with that dumb comment about 'Sheed. And then he offers you a shot and you decline? Who's the dick? You should've taken him up on his offer and said "I'll have a HaterAde, and make it a double.."
12. Posted by bd Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:56 pm EDT
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You suck Skeets, wow you really suck.
13. Posted by Matthew C Fri Jul 03, 2009 4:58 pm EDT
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what is the point of this article?
14. Posted by Carl Childers Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:18 pm EDT
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What's next ? Prying open the door of the stall when Pierce is taking a crap ?? Standing on Pierce's car when the valet pulls up with it ?? Shapiro needs to get a brain transplant.
15. Posted by MariaC Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:19 pm EDT
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Is this really considered an article?
That's Yahoo! Sports for you.
16. Posted by Crusader Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:24 pm EDT
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What kind of name is J.E. Skeets? Good lord, that's terrible.
17. Posted by Mark Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:29 pm EDT
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the point is entertainment. You can probably guess by the title this isn't going to keep you updated on free agency. I thought it was kinda funny, not like any of us have anything better to do if we're reading blogs at midday.
18. Posted by Gary Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:34 pm EDT
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I am a Laker fan, and I think Paul Pierce is a warrior on the court, but his recent comment about watching the Lakers and the Magic play in the championship was like watching the German Shepard's playing the poodle's. He ends his silly hateful comment by saying: The Rotties will be back (lol)! If I am not mistaking, didn't the Rotties get their asses handed to them by the Poodle's (Orlando Magic)? What a silly thing to twitter! Thanks for that classic comment Paul!
19. Posted by James S Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:34 pm EDT
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Skeets! What are you writing fool! You're better than this man. This article was unnecessary.
20. Posted by Chris Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:35 pm EDT
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I thought there was actually going to be a story when I clicked on the link....very disappointed...sniff sniff.
21. Posted by Travis Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:46 pm EDT
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Stephen, I'm sure he throws money and time to charity, but he's still a dick.
22. Posted by Travis Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:49 pm EDT
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Oh, and Stephen, I know you think I'm a moron, but you used the wrong "your/you're" when calling me a moron. Nice, nice. If you're going to talk smack, at least be ready to articulate yourself correctly.
23. Posted by G brunell Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:50 pm EDT
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Wow you people are harsh. The point of the story was to make you laugh. It didn't have much content to it but what's the harm in a little update?
24. Posted by Mo Biggsly Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:54 pm EDT
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I work in a casino also. He has a bodyguard behind him and no one is allowed to talk to him. Not even the dealer that is dealing to him. This guys ego is way out of control for a guy that Kevin Garnett has to carry.
25. Posted by Jammer Fri Jul 03, 2009 5:56 pm EDT
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hahahaha that's funny. paul pierce is all heated cuz he's losing. i don't know what all you people are griping about. it's just a little article. i guess if there's not illogical explosions, rapid-fire editing at 1.2 seconds per shot, a half-naked megan fox and 140 minutes of pure trash, then it's not worth your time! (though i'm always down for a half-naked megan fox)