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Ex-NBA Star Paul Pierce ‘Drowning Financially,’ Struggling to Pay Monthly Bills
TMZ • • general
Key Points:
- Paul Pierce claims he is financially "tapped out" after losing his Fox Sports income, with his last paycheck received in August and current monthly income at zero, according to court documents obtained by TMZ.
- He reports monthly expenses of approximately $48,000, including $28,000 in child support and $20,000 in spousal support, while having only $300,000 in the bank and $3 million in property assets.
- Pierce is contesting his ex-wife Princess Santiago’s request for $40,000 in legal fees and $10,000 for a forensic accountant, arguing he cannot afford these costs due to his terminated Fox Sports contract.
- Princess Santiago had sought additional funds following a court order requiring Paul to pay $8,508 monthly in temporary child support and $100,000 in legal fees.
- Pierce’s attorney stated that Paul is "drowning financially" and struggling to meet his financial obligations amid the loss of his broadcasting income.
