The NBA released the following statement this weekend about the fine of Paul Pierce for throwing ‘an object’ into the stands. But notice they didn’t mention what the object was….

Paul Pierce of the Boston Celtics has been fined $15,000 for throwing an object into the stands, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. The incident occurred with 8:02 remaining in the first quarter of Boston’s 95-83 win over the Indiana Pacers on December 28 at Conseco Fieldhouse. (via)

Well although I love Pierce’s game, the truth (no pun intended) has to come out. The object was apparently chewing gum right from Paul’s mouth. Damn, that’s nasty man.

Although its not super clear, here is the video evidence of Pierce taking the gum out of his mouth and chucking it a few rows back into the stands where the Indiana Pacers fans are sitting: