NBA legend Paul Pierce has found himself in legal trouble after being arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of driving under the influence.
According to the California Highway Patrol, officers discovered the former Boston Celtics star asleep behind the wheel of a Range Rover late Tuesday night on the 101 Freeway in the San Fernando Valley. Authorities had been responding to a multi-vehicle crash nearby when they spotted the SUV stopped in active lanes near Lankershim Boulevard.
“When officers approached, they found the driver, later identified as Paul Pierce, asleep at the wheel,” the CHP said in a statement. “Officers noted signs of alcohol impairment and conducted a DUI investigation.”
Pierce, 47, was cited for misdemeanor DUI and released from custody. The case will be reviewed by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office.
Pierce, known as “The Truth,” was a 10-time NBA All-Star and 2008 Finals MVP with the Boston Celtics.
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