Damian Lillard is seeking a new beginning, and there’s a lot of drama unfolding in Portland.
Divorce documents were filed on October 6th by Damian Lillard’s estranged wife, Kay’La. In these documents, she alleges that Lillard’s “family man” image is merely a part of his public persona.
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In a six-page declaration obtained by RadarOnline.com and filed in Oregon’s Clackamas County Circuit Court, Kay’La Lillard presents a rather unfavorable depiction of the new Milwaukee Bucks guard.
She asserts that Lillard left his family in October of 2022 but suggests that he was often absent even before that time.
Via RadarOnline:
“I have been the primary parent for our three children since their birth,” she stated in the filing.
“While I am a registered and licensed nurse, I am a stay-at-home mother for our children. I have made all the major decisions regarding our children: I interviewed and selected their pediatrician and their dentist; I have made all medical decisions for the children.”
She continued, “I want the children to have a healthy relationship with their father. 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.”
Curiously, while Damian Lillard’s Instagram account is brimming with photos of himself and his children, Kay’La Lillard offers a contrasting narrative.
“After [he] moved out in October 2022 until July 2023, [he] chose when and how much he saw the children while the children lived with me full-time in my home,” she claims. “When [he] was in town and not traveling for basketball, publicity, endorsements, or his music endeavors, he would pop over to visit for anywhere between thirty minutes to an hour to play with the kids while I was there or while a nanny was present a few times a week.”
Kay’La added that “there is no current parenting plan.”
“[He] 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,” the filing reads.
Damian and Kay’La crossed paths during their time as students at Weber State University, and their relationship spanned over a decade before they tied the knot in 2021. Damian proposed to her during the 2020 NBA All-Star weekend in Chicago.
RadarOnline.com also managed to obtain a copy of the couple’s prenuptial agreement, which was signed just five days prior to their wedding. Damian is now insisting on its full enforcement, including the stipulation that she cease using his last name.
Perhaps Damian’s fresh beginning in Milwaukee will provide him with some solace during this exceptionally challenging period.
