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Former NBA player Paul Pierce<\/strong> made headlines in October 2025 when he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Los Angeles. In light of the recent arrest, Life & Style<\/em> breaks down everything to know about Pierce and details about the charges pressed against him.<\/p>\n Who Is Paul Pierce?<\/strong><\/p>\n Pierce is best known for his career as a professional basketball player in the NBA. He began his career in 1998 while playing for the Boston Celtics, and he remained on the team until 2013. He went on to play for the Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers before he retired in 2017.<\/p>\n According to the Basketball Hall of Fame website<\/a>, Pierce recorded 26,397 points, 7,527 rebounds and 4,708 assists in the 19 seasons he played professionally. At the time of his retirement, he ranked in the top five in more than a dozen statistical categories for the Boston Celtics.<\/p>\n This Long-Lost Disney Fantasy Horror is Finally Streaming for the First Time Ever<\/a><\/p>\n Pierce has remained in the spotlight since his retirement, and he recently served as a co-host of sports talk show Speak alongside Joy Taylor<\/strong> and Keyshawn Johnson<\/strong>. The show, which aired on Fox Sports, was canceled in July 2025.<\/p>\n Paul Pierce Was Arrested on Alleged DUI<\/strong><\/p>\n Pierce was arrested on October 7, 2025, on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to state police.<\/p>\n After 10 p.m., California Highway Patrol officers responded to an unrelated car crash that involved multiple vehicles on the northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 101. Four of the six lanes were closed amid an investigation, and a Range Rover SUV that Pierce was driving was discovered parked on the highway once the road re-opened.<\/p>\n According to ABC News<\/a><\/em>, officers saw Pierce asleep at the wheel and \u201cnoticed signs of alcohol impairment.\u201d Officials then conducted a DUI investigation, and he was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. The outlet added that the decision will be reviewed by the Los Angeles city attorney.<\/p>\n Paul Pierce Breaks Silence After DUI Arrest<\/strong><\/p>\n The retired athlete broke his silence about the arrest in a Threads post<\/a> on October 9, 2025, claiming that he simply fell asleep when the CHP closed lanes for nearly an hour to investigate the unrelated crash.<\/p>\n