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April 30, 2008
Paul Pierce Responds
Celtics star Paul Pierce has issued a statement tonight in response to the $25,000 fine that the NBA levied against him on Monday night in regards to an incident that occurred during Game 3 of the Boston-Atlanta series.
Pierce was slapped with a fine for making what the league termed ``making a menacing gesture,'' towards Hawks’ center Al Horford late in the game Saturday night.
Here is the text of Pierce’ s statement:
“I don’t want to take the focus away from the playoffs. In sports, emotions run high. After playing for 10 years in Boston, I think Celtics fans know that I am a passionate player.
I one hundred percent do not in any way promote gang violence or anything close to it. I am sorry if it was misinterpreted that way at Saturday’s game.
In fact, through my Truth Foundation I am committed to giving back to youth groups and making sure young people have the opportunities to succeed in life. I am extremely proud of the work I have done through the foundation to provide positive influences and safe havens for inner-city kids.”
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