Guys who earn their contracts in the league and get to play there often end up with more money than they can use in a lifetime. But if NBA legend Charles Barkley is to be believed, there’s a way for these players to keep their money after retirement and not splurge it all in one go.
Who are the best players from Alabama? Here is a look some the most notable Crimson Tide alums to make an impact at the NBA level.
The true story comes out on Paul George’s podcast! As much as I’ve enjoyed talking about Draymond Green’s war of words (and fists) against rival teams, sometimes his own teammates, and even local reporters, let’s not forget about who started this gangsta stuff in Dub Nation.
There have only been seven players on record to receive suspensions greater than Morant's 25 games (five others have been suspended the same amount), and three non-players have received punishments for a longer period of time. The list doesn't include NBA figures who were banned from the game.
This list will include a number of players from the era of Michael Jordan whose careers started out brilliantly, but for whatever reason — tragedy, circumstances, or other — never reached the lofty levels people expected of them. Enjoy!
Latrell Sprewell had an enormous upside to his career. At one point, there were even a few mentions of Sprewell being the “next Jordan”. That sounds laughable now, yes, but back in the early to mid-90s, this was a fact.
For NBA players, making it to the league is always very important. A lot of players in the league make it a goal to reach the NBA, not just to achieve their dream, but in order to secure the finances and provide a good life for the family.
We have heard numerous stories about how competitive Michael Jordan was during his playing days. The Chicago Bulls legend would go out of his way to prove he is better if someone challenged him. For example, once a fan got elbowed to the floor after challenging Michael Jordan.
With NBA free agency in full swing right now, many players can cash in on their value right now. Players like Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan, Trae Young, and others have secured big paydays for themselves with teams.
The Oakley/Dolan rivalry steams on as the former power forward aims at his former teammates about sitting with the Knicks owner after his infamous ejection.
Latrell Sprewell made headlines when he showed up sitting next to James Dolan at the Madison Square Garden. Now he’s making news on a different front as one of the latest to sign with Ice Cube’s BIG3 league set to kick off this summer.
On Valentine’s Day, our thoughts turn to love. Two people finding each other, and the esoteric, mystical force that binds them together. Sometimes, two people seem like a perfect fit on paper, but something about their relationship is inherently toxic.
Just days after he instructed security to kick a beloved former New York Knicks player out of Madison Square Garden, team owner James Dolan has decided to reconcile with another.
The most insightful scene about sports and race in an American film is found in something that’s not technically a sports movie. Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, Django Unchained is a film about slavery disguised as a spaghetti western.
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