And like many who throw away their education to play professional sports, when he kills his knee first season, he’ll find a rewarding future selling used cars.
oh, I wouldn’t feel to sorry for an athlete who blows out his knee in the first season…..that signing bonus and contract money will go a long long way to providing a comfortable life and college can always be an option in the future if one were so inclined
It’s the NFL where players can get cut, and lose their contracts at any time. NBA and Baseball, highly-touted prospects get enough guaranteed money to live a comfortable life even if their talent doesn’t pan out (or in case of career-ending injury).
That is, if they are smart with their money, and don’t go all Antoine Walker…
In 12 years, Antoine Walker made more than $110 million playing professional basketball moderately well. Take away taxes, throw in some adidas endorsement money and a “NBA Live 99” cover, and he’s left with, what, $60-to-65 million?
Whatever the details, it was a big chunk of change, which, amazingly, wasn’t enough.
Walker liked to move in an outsized entourage; his mother estimates that, during his playing days, he was supporting 70 friends and family members in one way or another. And speaking of his mother, he built her a mansion in the Chicago suburbs, complete with an indoor pool, 10 bathrooms, and a full-size basketball court.
Living at the Bishops Forest condominium complex in Waltham during the Celtics season, Walker turned the pavement surrounding his home into a virtual luxury car lot — two Bentleys, two Mercedes, a Range Rover, a Cadillac Escalade, a bright red Hummer. Often, the vehicles were tricked out with custom paint jobs, rims, and sound systems at considerable added expense. He also collected top-line watches — Rolexes and diamond-encrusted Cartiers.
(It’s got to hurt when they foreclose on the house you built for your Mom.)
Nailed it, dirty. No set money for NFLers. They even made a couple pay back some of their bonuses since they were hurt and had to retire. Real big business dominion. And they share profits, too. So socialistic of them. Wait, did both those just fit together?
pouncingtiger almost 14 years ago
That’s the next step in the progression of the NBA.
Mumblix Premium Member almost 14 years ago
If the kid is as tall as his parents, he will be a shoo-in for the NBA.
Colt9033 almost 14 years ago
Giants?! What heck were these people eating growing up? Yeast?
Plods with ...™ almost 14 years ago
Hadn’t heard that one b4 colt9033. SNERK
GROG Premium Member almost 14 years ago
Please at least. I couldn’t take any more childish attitudes than we already have in sports.
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lewisbower almost 14 years ago
And like many who throw away their education to play professional sports, when he kills his knee first season, he’ll find a rewarding future selling used cars.
jtviper7 almost 14 years ago
I love all sports, I even watch curling, titily winks etc. I only watch College Hoops… NO NBA.
Nighthawks Premium Member almost 14 years ago
the sophomore kid from Butler IS a baby faced little 6ft 7incher
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Nighthawks Premium Member almost 14 years ago
oh, I wouldn’t feel to sorry for an athlete who blows out his knee in the first season…..that signing bonus and contract money will go a long long way to providing a comfortable life and college can always be an option in the future if one were so inclined
Dirty Dragon almost 14 years ago
It’s the NFL where players can get cut, and lose their contracts at any time. NBA and Baseball, highly-touted prospects get enough guaranteed money to live a comfortable life even if their talent doesn’t pan out (or in case of career-ending injury).
That is, if they are smart with their money, and don’t go all Antoine Walker…
In 12 years, Antoine Walker made more than $110 million playing professional basketball moderately well. Take away taxes, throw in some adidas endorsement money and a “NBA Live 99” cover, and he’s left with, what, $60-to-65 million?
Whatever the details, it was a big chunk of change, which, amazingly, wasn’t enough.
Walker liked to move in an outsized entourage; his mother estimates that, during his playing days, he was supporting 70 friends and family members in one way or another. And speaking of his mother, he built her a mansion in the Chicago suburbs, complete with an indoor pool, 10 bathrooms, and a full-size basketball court.
Living at the Bishops Forest condominium complex in Waltham during the Celtics season, Walker turned the pavement surrounding his home into a virtual luxury car lot — two Bentleys, two Mercedes, a Range Rover, a Cadillac Escalade, a bright red Hummer. Often, the vehicles were tricked out with custom paint jobs, rims, and sound systems at considerable added expense. He also collected top-line watches — Rolexes and diamond-encrusted Cartiers.
(It’s got to hurt when they foreclose on the house you built for your Mom.)
freeholder1 almost 14 years ago
Nailed it, dirty. No set money for NFLers. They even made a couple pay back some of their bonuses since they were hurt and had to retire. Real big business dominion. And they share profits, too. So socialistic of them. Wait, did both those just fit together?
jtviper7 almost 14 years ago
yisheng go away … ebay a different site !!!!!!!!