Mar 8, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts during a break in the action against the Boston Celtics in the second quarter at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
Everything appears to be going well for new Milwaukee Bucks superstar Damian Lillard in terms of his professional career. After all, it’s hard to deny this notion considering how he’s now in the best position to win a championship throughout his entire 11-year career.
The same cannot be said about Lillard’s personal life.
Milwaukee Bucks Star Dealing With Ugly Divorce
Oct 2, 2023; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) poses for a picture during media day in Milwaukee. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Just days after his move to the Bucks, Lillard filed for divorce against his estranged wife, Kay’La Lillard. The seven-time All-Star cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason behind their split.
Kay’La has now fired back and he’s hitting Dame where it hurts the most. According to a report by Whitney Vasquez of RadarOnline, Kay’La is now demanding full custody of their three kids:
“It is in the children’s best interests that I be awarded sole custody. I am best positioned to address the ongoing needs of our minor children. I have been responsible for the children’s care since their birth,” her declaration filed on October 6 read.
Kay’La has been a stay-at-home mom since she gave birth to their oldest child, Damian Jr., who is now five years old. The couple also share twins, Kali and Kalii, who will both turn three in January.
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Mar 10, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
It did not stop there for Kay’La. Naturally, she had to cite a compelling reason as to why the court should grant her full custody of their children. It was at this point that Kay’La revealed that Lillard is actually an absentee father.
She alleges that Dame has “never been the sole parent responsible for the care of all three of our children, for any hours-long period of time without the help of nannies, assistants, and/or family members.”
Moreover, Kay’La argues that Lillard’s recent move away from Portland, where their kids reside, will force him to spend even less time with his children:
“Father has recently relocated to Wisconsin to play for the Milwaukee Bucks,” read the declaration.
“… I understand he is busy and has many commitments he must attend to. I also understand that the brand ‘Damian Lillard’ needs to continue with an image of a family-man. Despite our separation for several months, I have continued to support that image to the public.”
Mar 27, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) watches players warm up prior to the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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