The sporting world has created an immense amount of value not only for fans but also for athletes. The revenues generated in the industry are a result of a value chain which involves rights management, events, content, and properties. The four pillars of the sports value chain contributes significantly to the amount of money athletes make from the industry. Continue reading
With his batting swing and track record, Bryce Harper is often compared to baseball legend , Babe Ruth. While he still has some way to go before his name is written in stone next to the all-time legends, Bryce has proven to be an indispensable talent in the MLB. Continue reading
While most kids are still out of school for the summer, parents have been busy slaving away at their jobs wondering what a whole summer off must feel like. For a lot of NBA players, the summer is also a time for them to get some much needed R&R after the rigors of an 80 plus game season. Continue reading
As a professional who’s NBA career got off to a similar start to that of JaMychal Green’s, Luke Kornet played basketball in the SEC and also went undrafted. Although he has only spent just over one full season in the league, Kornet recently signed a two year deal with the Chicago Bulls. Continue reading
While most professional athletes take a similar path on their way to the top, not all do. JaMychal Green is one of those players. Green went undrafted out of college, and spent some time bouncing around the league before landing himself on a NBA roster full time. Continue reading
Free agency in the NBA is in full swing and players oftentimes have to take chances. Nerlens Noel is one of those players. Noel recently declined his player option to remain in Oklahoma City and decided to enter free agency. Continue reading
His name doesn’t just ring a bell- it is the bell. Michael Jordan’s net worth of $1.9 billion may come as no surprise to most. His career has been the guiding light for many of the NBA’s players who still put in countless hours of work trying to reach the heights he’s touched. Continue reading
The 2019 NBA draft has concluded and there are dozens of newly minted millionaires. Many kids dream their whole lives about being drafted and playing in the NBA. For many dozen of them, that dream became a reality.
Over eight seasons in the NBA, Jeremy Lin has earned himself somewhere in the region of $170 million. Jeremy’s rise to greatness in the big leagues is different from a lot of other basketball players. In 2012, Linsanity took the world by storm, coming out of nowhere with seller performances which made him a first-team favorite with the New York Knicks.
With the 2019 NBA Lottery now over, teams will begin to line up their picks for the upcoming draft. The New York Knicks were hoping to have the number one overall pick and the opportunity to draft Zion Williamson; however, the basketball gods had other plans.
The Knicks landed with the number 3 overall pick in the 2019 draft. While there is some uncertainty as what rosters will look like for the next season, one thing is for sure, current Knicks’ player DeAndre Jordan has a high net worth. DeAndre Jordan’s net worth currently sits at $50 million.