Paul Pierce Seeks Joint Custody in Custody Battle

0:00It's April 23rd. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered stories from the spotlight. Paul Pierce just confirmed he's the dad to a two-month-old boy named King Rafael, born back in February, with Princess Santiago. The NBA legend filed for joint legal and physical custody right after her petition hit the courts. Santiago kicked things off in March, asking for sole custody, visitation rights for Pierce, and about $30,000 a month in child. Support plus coverage for medical bills. Now Pierce wants equal time with the kid. She spoke out, saying she's all about growth, accountability, and healthy coparenting, and appreciates his recent efforts to step up for their son. While keeping things stable, Pierce already has three kids, a daughter and two sons, with his ex-wife Julie Landrum. The Hall of Famer played 19 NBA seasons, mostly shining with the Boston Celtics before wrapping up with the Clippers. Meanwhile, he's dealing with a DUI charge from last October in LA, where cops found him asleep at the wheel. He pleaded not guilty to the misdemeanors,

1:06and that case is still playing out alongside this family drama.