THE 2015 NBA PRE SEASON THREAD: BEST WISHES TO LAMAR ODOM

[awwsome]

Giannis seeing all the money being thrown around. He's looking at that $20M minimum per year in his future.

You already know that, son grew up poor and you can just tell he got that hunger in him that will never leave.

 

[casper90403]

You already know that, son grew up poor and you can just tell he got that hunger in him that will never leave.

I hope more of these high school/college kids look at the money being thrown around and get even hungrier to improve. Is this not incentive enough? You;ll always have the knuckleheads who think they are already good and dont have much to improve on, thinking a 15 year career is guaranteed.

 

[comptonprince]

I hope more of these high school/college kids look at the money being thrown around and get even hungrier to improve. Is this not incentive enough? You;ll always have the knuckleheads who think they are already good and dont have much to improve on, thinking a 15 year career is guaranteed.

 

[carver]

 

[johnnyredstorm]

I know plenty of people I graduated with playing overseas and making good money. It's not bad at all if you don't mind leaving your comfort zone.

 

[011781]

Giannis apparently always had some cut on him ..... this photo was last season ..

 

[friscostylez]

I know plenty of people I graduated with playing overseas and making good money. It's not bad at all if you don't mind leaving your comfort zone.

i heard stories from both sides and not only are some of them are making good money, they are living a great life. they have their rent paid, chauffeurs or a car to use, etc. then you heard of the stories of dude playing in third world countries, their pay is late, their housing situation is horrible, they are home sick, their bodies aren't used to the food over there, etc.

 

[xbiker47]

All that potential

 

[casper90403]

BYnum with that $73M in career earnings (salary wise).

 

[comptonprince]

BYnum with that $73M in career earnings (salary wise).

Should be 200M+ if he had any brains and work ethic

 

[hometownhero]

Bynum got washed early from carrying Kobe to the championship. 

edit: was just wondering how much Bynum made. With all this money being thrown around, I'd be trying to make a comeback. 

 

[johnnyredstorm]

I know plenty of people I graduated with playing overseas and making good money. It's not bad at all if you don't mind leaving your comfort zone.

i heard stories from both sides and not only are some of them are making good money, they are living a great life. they have their rent paid, chauffeurs or a car to use, etc. then you heard of the stories of dude playing in third world countries, their pay is late, their housing situation is horrible, they are home sick, their bodies aren't used to the food over there, etc.

yeah totes it depends on the country. people i know are in europe and japan. it's not an easy transition but at the same time, it could be really awesome for the amenities like you mentioned if you're in the right spot.

 

[casper90403]

Should be 200M+ if he had any brains and work ethic

for sure. When you look at it like that, huge disappointment.

He's a clown too. I bet he burned through a ton of that money. I use to see him around town acting like new money. Convertible, music blasting, solo, looking around like does anyone see me?

 

[nycknicks105]

Those injuries and a bad attitude ruined/shortened Bynum's career.

$74M is no joke though. After taxes, lawyer, agent and accounting fees, expenses and other miscellaneous items--I'm sure he has about $30 Million if he never let his money grow and wasn't stupid.

Wouldn't be surprised if he has around $10-20 MM left though.

 

[casper90403]

Didnt Josh Childress play for a fat deal in EUrope? Is he still playing overseas? I remember seeing a clip of him blasting on a dude in a game, swinging for the fences. Anger like he had bad debt.

 

[casper90403]

Those injuries and a bad attitude ruined his career.

$74M is no joke though. After taxes, lawyer, agent and accounting fees, expenses and other miscellaneous items--I'm sure he has about $30 Million if he never let his money grow and wasn't stupid.

Wouldn't be surprised if he has around $20 MM left though.

damn, i think you're being generous with that $20M. I'm going to say way less. He didnt strike me as the smartest person. And you know he thought he would be playing for a long time.

I have a feeling life came up real fast on him.

 

[comptonprince]

for sure. When you look at it like that, huge disappointment.

He's a clown too. I bet he burned through a ton of that money. I use to see him around town acting like new money. Convertible, music blasting, solo, looking around like does anyone see me?

Man I use too see that fool too 7-1 300 lbs in a damn 350Z like really dude I know yo body is hurtin no wonder u miss all these games

 

[awwsome]

Should be 200M+ if he had any brains and work ethic

Na, he had degenerate knee problems and is 7 feet 280.

He was going to have a short career regardless but he definitely accelerated it.

 

[casper90403]

Man I use too see that fool too 7-1 300 lbs in a damn 350Z like really dude I know yo body is hurtin no wonder u miss all these games

Yes! That same 350Z! I use to laugh, be so unimpressed by him. I think he had that parking in handicap spot incident in Culver City.

 

[nycknicks105]

Those injuries and a bad attitude ruined his career.

$74M is no joke though. After taxes, lawyer, agent and accounting fees, expenses and other miscellaneous items--I'm sure he has about $30 Million if he never let his money grow and wasn't stupid.

Wouldn't be surprised if he has around $20 MM left though.

damn, i think you're being generous with that $20M. I'm going to say way less. He didnt strike me as the smartest person. And you know he thought he would be playing for a long time.

I have a feeling life came up real fast on him.

He could've had a longer career if he never had that bad reputation during the end.

I remember reading he spent a lot of his money on cars and frivolous items. It's crazy to imagine how fast the money dries up.

 

[casper90403]

Na, he had degenerate knee problems and is 7 feet 280.

He was going to have a short career regardless but he definitely accelerated it.

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[011781]

Bynum career was over when the Mavs ran the Lakers out the gym in the Playoffs....

got hit with the curse of Lil B............... Jose Juan Barea

 

[comptonprince]

 
Bynum career was over when the Mavs ran the Lakers out the gym in the Playoffs....

got hit with the curse of Lil B............... Jose Juan Barea

 

[casper90403]

Damn, when Artest is holding you back, life needs to be re-evaluated.

 

[comptonprince]

Bynum career def could have been much longer I agree yes he had knee issues as a teenager,but he still could have managed to get by and earn millions he chose not too.