William Ragland, a convicted killer, was sentenced to serve from seven to 10 years in prison for attacking Pierce in a Boston dance club in 2000. Another man, Trevor Watson, was sentenced to one year as a result of the incident.
The Boston Celtics star was stabbed 11 times in the face, neck and back on September 25, 2000. He also was hit in the head with a bottle. As a result of the incident, he underwent lung surgery to repair the damage. He recovered quickly and did not miss a start during the 2000-01 season.
A third man, Anthony Hurston, was acquitted of all charges.
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Yes. It happened before his third season with the Celtics on September 25, 2000. Pierce attempted to stop a fight at a Boston dance club, and he was stabbed 11 times in the face, neck, and back. He also was hit in the head with a bottle. As a result of the incident, he underwent lung surgery to repair the damage. He recovered quickly and did not miss a start during the 2000-01 season.
Two men were sentenced to prison for their roles in the incident. A third man was acquitted of all charges.