"If you got ambition" - Paul Pierce advises men to value loyalty over pretty girls

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has always been called The Truth, and now he is proving why. On his podcast this week, with co-host Azar Farideh beside him, he gave men advice that made people stop and think.

He did not talk about basketball. He discussed relationships, choices, and life. His comments about women, ambition, and loyalty immediately became much discussed online and became one of the most discussed events of the day.

Paul Pierce shares life advice with co-host Azar Farideh on podcast

On Tuesday, August 19, Paul Pierce joined his co-host Azar Farideh on the new episode of Truth After Dark. The show streamed online, and fans everywhere could tune in. At the 21:19 mark, Pierce paused and spoke with a serious face.

“This is what I got to say today, and this has been on my mind,” Pierce said. He told men to stand tall, stay focused, and avoid being distracted. His tone was sharp. His message was simple. “Chest up, chin out, men. If you got ambition, if you are really grinding, leave these little pretty girls alone.”The clip quickly spread across social media. Fans cut short videos from the podcast and shared them on Instagram and X. Some laughed, some agreed, and some questioned the way he framed women by numbers.

Paul Pierce tells how men should value loyalty over looks

By the 22:57 mark of the podcast, Paul Pierce gave more details. He told men not to chase women only for looks. He said many look at Instagram and call a woman a nine or a ten. But, in his words, those ratings do not matter in real life.“Get you a five or a six,” Pierce said. “Maybe a seven. Someone who is going to put elbow into it. Someone who will be down for you 100 percent. Someone who will fight tooth and nail with you.”The 47-year-old Celtics champion explained that true value comes from women who stay when life gets hard.

He said men should not just chase after beauty, but should also seek loyalty, effort, and heart. His honesty, as always, carried the same energy he showed on the court.The comments sparked fast reactions. One fan said: He Right Don’t Let These B******Fade You…2 Pac ..Can’t Fade Me

Other one said: Old niggas tryna gatekeep the pretty women ain’t crazy ??

Another fan said: It's crazy that it takes yall this old to realize this.

I knew this was the game since I was in middle school.

But no matter the views, his words reached thousands the same night. Clips continued to trend on X, and outlets like them reposted his lines.Also Read:'Goodies' singer Ciara's phone-a-friend game reveals an unknown truth about Vanessa BryantPaul Pierce, still known as “The Truth,” had once again spoken without filter. This time, it was not about basketball. It was about what he thinks men should value most in women.