Paul Pierce’s $200M Fortune Shrinks Amid $100K Monthly Bills

WHO:

Boston.com - Paul Pierce, a former NBA player, reportedly described his financial situation in a court filing.

Drudge Report - Paul Pierce is identified as an ex-NBA star.

TMZ - Paul Pierce is identified as a former NBA star and the person whose financial situation was described in court documents.

WHAT:

AllHipHop - Paul Pierce said his finances suffered after Fox Sports checks stopped.

Boston.com - Pierce reportedly said he spends nearly $100,000 per month, including $7,000 on dining out and $1,000 on clothes.

Boston.com - The article describes Pierce as reportedly “drowning financially.”

Drudge Report - The headline says Pierce made $200 million and is “nearly broke.”

TMZ - Pierce reportedly claimed he has only “a couple grand” left each month after paying his bills.

TMZ - The report says Pierce detailed his financial situation in court and that the information came from court documents obtained by TMZ.

WHY:

AllHipHop - The reported loss of Fox Sports payments strained Pierce’s finances while his custody fight with Princess Santiago continued.

HOW:

Boston.com - Pierce’s reported monthly spending figures were included in a court filing.

TMZ - TMZ reported Pierce’s claims based on court documents it obtained.

Former NBA star Paul Pierce said in a court filing that his finances were strained after his Fox Sports payments stopped, amid a custody fight with Princess Santiago. Pierce reportedly spends nearly $100,000 a month, including $7,000 on dining out and $1,000 on clothes. He said he has only a couple thousand dollars left each month after paying his bills.