As Celtics Beat Miami Heat in a Dramatic Buzzer-Beater, NBA Legend Paul Pierce Decides to Surprise $500 Million Worth Dana White and Son

Published 05/29/2023, 8:34 AM EDT

Although Dana White is a busy individual, he never misses an opportunity to witness a Boston Celtics NBA game whenever he can. He recently shared a post on Instagram after arriving at the Encore Boston Harbor to witness the event game between the Celtics and Miami Heat. Moreover, he bumped into an NBA legend Paul Pierce at Encore.

The UFC president is a big fan of the NBA. He grew up being a Boston Red Sox fan and a fan of the Boston Celtics basketball team. Dana White has often been spotted courtside in several NBA games. However, this time he had his son, Dana White III, along with him for the seventh Celtics vs Heat game.

Dana White bumps into an NBA legend

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The Celtics emerged victorious in the sixth game of the Eastern NBA Conference Finals over the Miami Heat with a total point tally of 104-103. In a dramatic finish, the match saw Derrick White snatch the win for Celtics as the Heat fans were left in disbelief. The Celtics came back from a 3-0 deficit to force the seventh game, which will take place on May 30th.

Meanwhile, UFC Dana White arrived in Boston and checked in to the famous Encore Boston Harbor with his son to witness the final game between the Celtics and Heat. Surprisingly, they bumped into the former NBA Finals MVP and champion, Paul Pierce in the hotel. White went on to share a story and captioned it: “Game 7 [Encore Boston Harbor] and walk right into the legend [Paul Pierce].”

This isn’t the first time Dana White and Paul Pierce caught up with one another.

Paul Pierce was once spotted at a party organized by the UFC president

Being a fan of the UFC and having attended several PPV events, the NBA legend was once spotted attending Dana White’s Howler Head party in 2022. Howler Head Whiskey is the official whiskey partner for the UFC.

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White shared a story that featured a huge ‘Go Celtics’ sign and Howler Head bottles, as he mentioned Paul Pierce in it. Another NBA star, Ronald Glen Davis, was also mentioned in Dana White’s Howler Head Treat.

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Dana White’s popularity with the UFC, which helped him earn a net worth of $500 million, has helped him make friends with people outside of the MMA community. While he enjoys working for his promotion, he is also a fan of baseball and basketball. This isn’t the first time and certainly won’t be the last time that we see him with legends from other sporting backgrounds.

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Himanga Mahanta is a UFC writer at EssentiallySports. He has a passion for combat sports and a deep understanding of the intricacies of MMA. With his expertise and extensive knowledge, Himanga provides in-depth coverage of UFC events and fighters, bringing his readers closer to the action and the athletes they admire.

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As Celtics Beat Miami Heat in a Dramatic Buzzer-Beater, NBA Legend Paul Pierce Decides to Surprise $500 Million Worth Dana White and Son

Dana White bumps into an NBA legend

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Paul Pierce was once spotted at a party organized by the UFC president