Paul Pierce wants relief from child support because he spends $7K a month at restaurants

Former NBA star Paul Pierce has requested court relief from his child and spousal support payments following the loss of his job at Fox Sports. According to court filings obtained by TMZ, the retired Boston Celtics legend claimed he can no longer afford the obligations, citing monthly living expenses that include $7,000 spent on dining out and $5,000 spent on groceries.

SB Nation writer James Dator criticizes Pierce's listed budget, arguing that such extreme food spending is difficult to justify even with lavish purchases. The article also notes that Pierce's ex-wife has accused him of manipulating his financial numbers to conceal assets, requesting a forensic accountant to examine his filings.