Former NBA champion Paul Pierce arrested for driving under the influence

Former NBA basketball player Paul Pierce arrested for driving under the influence

The legendary 2008 National Basketball Association champion with the Boston Celtics, 47-year-old Paul Pierce, was handcuffed by highway patrol officers in California. This became known thanks to TMZ.

According to the publication, on Tuesday, October 7, Pierce was found sleeping at the wheel of his jeep on the highway near Los Angeles. The police noticed signs of alcohol influence and began an investigation into driving under the influence.

The basketball star was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and taken to the Los Angeles police station.

Pierce played in the NBA All-Star Game ten times and was selected to the All-NBA Team four times. The number 34 he played with has been retired by Boston.

The Ukrainian national team won the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Cup

Our men's national team took first place in the group at the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Cup, advancing to the main round of the tournament.

In the final match of the pre-qualification, the team coached by Baha Skis defeated the visiting team from Slovakia with a score of 98:86.

Ukrainians convincingly won the pre-qualification and improved their standings in the group as they prepare for the 2027 World Cup.

Paul Pierce, an NBA legend, was handcuffed for driving under the influence, while the Ukrainian men's national team achieved an important victory in the pre-qualification for the 2027 World Cup, showcasing a high level of play and dominating their group.