A new voice is reportedly headed to FS1’s Undisputed — former Celtics great Paul Pierce. “The Truth” will join Skip Bayless as a regular contributor to the program according to the New York Post.
According to the Post’s Ryan Glasspiegel, a deal between Pierce and FS1 is imminent but not finalized, though it could be as soon as this week. Pierce would join the show’s panel of co-hosts like Keyshawn Johnson, Michael Irvin, Rachel Nichols, and Richard Sherman alongside primary host Skip Bayless.
Pierce did spot appearances for the show in the past and apparently left a mark on FS1 execs, Glasspiegel said. As the calendar inches towards the NBA postseason, Pierce’s experience could be a great asset on what would be a show that heavily leans towards football acumen.
FS1 will look to Pierce to be a shot in the arm the show has needed since Shannon Sharpe departed last summer. Undisputed hit a record low in February, averaging only 50,000 viewers on Feb. 27. This is a stark contrast from the show’s highs with Sharpe and Bayless when the show regularly averaged over 100,000 viewers.
