Paul Pierce reveals $165k monthly income in child‑support case

Former NBA star Paul Pierce disclosed his post‑retirement earnings in court filings as part of a child‑support dispute with Princess Santiago, the mother of his son King Rafael Santiago Pierce. The documents show Pierce earned about $128,000 per month in 2025 and roughly $165,000 per month in the first half of 2026. Income sources include $1.5 million from Fox in 2025, $713,000 from a cancelled Fox show, commissions of $350,000 (2025) and $386,000 (2026), DraftKings royalties ($92,000), Fanatics payments ($60,000), NBA Properties ($29,000), YouTube revenue ($10,000) and about $281,000 from his YouTube program “No Fouls Given.”

Princess Santiago is seeking $30,000 per month in child support and $100,000 in legal fees, while Pierce argues for a payment closer to $4,000 per month, noting his existing obligations of $20,000 monthly spousal support and $24,000 monthly child support for his other children. His disclosed expenses for the first half of 2026 include $121,000 in legal fees, $12,000 for travel, $9,000 for meals and $1,000 for security. Pierce has also requested joint legal and physical custody of his son.