Paul Pierce Fired By ESPN, Following Instagram Live Post .<br />The NBA legend live streamed a video of himself <br />with several exotic dancers over the weekend.<br />None of the participants <br />in the video appeared <br />to be adhering to <br />social distancing protocols.<br />ESPN is owned by the family <br />oriented Walt Disney Company.<br />The network has not commented on the severing <br />of ties between the former Celtic and ESPN.<br />Pierce had been an analyst on the shows <br />'NBA Countdown' and 'The Jump' since 2017. .<br />He seemed to strike a defiant tone on Twitter <br />following the news of his firing.<br />Big Things coming soon stay tuned make sure u smile #Truthshallsetufree, Paul Piece, Twitter, via CNN.<br />I can't lose even when I lose <br />I'm winning, Paul Piece, Twitter, via CNN
