NBA legend Paul Pierce found himself at the center of a fiery backlash from the basketball community, and this time it is not related to basketball at all. Previously he had spurred controversy after suggesting that James Harden could possibly retire amid his then-ongoing tension with the Sixers.
Paul Pierce has now found himself in hot water after making a controversial comment on a picture shared by popular model and rapper Rubi Rose. NBA fans swiftly reacted, and their response was anything but subtle.
NBA fans mocks Paul Pierce for his comment
The NBA community has taken the internet by storm, unleashing a wave of savage comments aimed at former basketball player Paul Pierce. The uproar sparked when Pierce left a comment on a picture shared by popular hip-hop model Rubi Rose, describing her as his “crush.” However, fans wasted no time in calling out the retired NBA star for his age and alleged interest in dating someone much younger.
My crush
— Paul Pierce (@paulpierce34) November 4, 2023
Social media platforms exploded with memes, sarcastic remarks, and witty comments directed towards Pierce. Many fans lightheartedly joked about the generation gap between Pierce and Rubi Rose, highlighting the age difference and questioning his intentions.
Bro older than his jersey number talking about “my crush”
— Flex (@AntoFlexing) November 4, 2023
Dude you are pushing 50 years old. That is a little girl compared to you. Its sick that you even look at her that way smh.
— PAYSO (@PaysoHF) November 5, 2023
While the criticism grew, notable personalities stepped in to defend Paul Pierce. Comedian Lil Duval called out those criticizing Pierce for flirting with Rubi Rose, highlighting the inconsistency of their silence when it came to Diddy’s relationship with Yung Miami. This defense aimed to shed light on the double standards prevalent in such situations.
Lil Duval calls out women criticizing Paul Pierce for flirting with Rubi Rose, but not saying anything about Diddy’s relationship with Yung Miami
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) November 5, 2023
📸: Prince Williams/ GettyImages pic.twitter.com/opGsbvNG6v
The NBA community has found itself embroiled in a debate surrounding ageism and double standards following Paul Pierce’s comment on Rubi Rose’s picture.
Rubi Rose responds to Paul Pierce’s comment
Contrary to what the fans expected, Rubi Rose did not let the criticism or hate get to her. Instead of getting defensive or lashing out, she handled the situation with grace. Rose responded by dropping a comment that shocked both Pierce and the NBA community as she left her phone number for all to see.
Paul Pierce shoots his shot at Rubi Rose and she responds back with her phone number 👀 pic.twitter.com/e3sJ9s2fiI
— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) November 5, 2023
It later became clear that the number shared by Rose was not her personal contact information, but that of Laylo, a platform that allows creators to develop interactive SMS bots. The revelation added a twist to the tale, indicating that Rose’s response may have been a playful attempt to steer the conversation away from negativity.
While the incident may have ended with a lighthearted twist, fans continue to express their disapproval of Paul Pierce’s behavior given his older age.
