Jason Pierre-Paul openly discusses his fireworks accident from ten years ago, which resulted in the loss of two and a half fingers. He emphasizes the importance of sharing his story as a learning experience to prevent similar accidents. Pierre-Paul recounted the frightening moments while losing blood en route to the hospital, desperately hoping not to lose his hand. He managed to return to play for the Giants after recovery despite doubts about his career continuing, achieving significant success afterward.
"I wouldn't want my kids to go through something I went through. ... I learned from it. At the end of the day, I'm a big person, but this happened to me. It could happen to anybody. So put it out there. What's to be embarrassed about? There's nothing to be embarrassed about. It's just you live and learn from it."
"Pierre-Paul was lighting fireworks he'd purchased for a neighborhood party in Deerfield Beach, Florida, that Independence Day evening in 2015. He was having trouble lighting the last batch, and when it finally discharged, it was at the cost of Pierre-Paul's right hand."
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