Despite NBA Success, Horace Grant Says One Issue Nearly Broke His Retirement

For years, the media has spotlighted professional athletes entangled in complicated child support disputes, with NBA legend Horace Grant being one such figure. Although his child support issues may have originated years ago, they resurfaced in a recent interview where Grant discussed the impact on his financial landscape.Horace Grant, crucial to Michael Jordan’s Chicago Bulls' three consecutive championships and a fourth with the Los Angeles Lakers, revealed that his $35 million wealth was implicated in a legal skirmish over child support. He expressed that these financial struggles jeopardized his retirement savings. While the specifics remain unclear, a past failure to meet court-ordered payments could have lasting effects.Renowned for their earnings, many athletes like Dennis Rodman have faced similar financial pitfalls. Grant disclosed the challenges posed by Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs) asserting his pension was targeted. He emphasized procedural missteps, claiming deadlines were overlooked. With his successful NBA career yielding $68 million, the ongoing disputes seem to still affect Grant deeply.