I want to add Jason Richardson, drafted 2001. He just finished BA in college just this year, there is not that much information on him but he's 2x dunk contest champ.
He played as guards for the Suns, Magic, 76ers and Warriors.
So, there are a lot of ways for them to still go on and have a better life after NBA depending on how they manage their finances or path they want to take.
Ohh, I love JRich during his time with the Phoenix Suns. That dude plays phenomenal, and I am a big Suns fan during his time with Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire.
I love players who will still do something good with their money after they retire in the NBA, and I think this is the best path for them since there might be no money coming after the NBA, and they will need more for their family and then retirement. If he finished a Bachelor's or Arts degree in Sports Management, then I think he must have a job that is already waiting for him. Coaching? Trainer?
Yeah, he was definitely a big show player, I mean his stats was good too but not amazing, he was never a "winner" but when he played, you really wanted to watch him, and his dunk contest was one of the better ones. I wish more players invested during their playing careers, into things that made them money.
But some of them go bankrupt even while playing, like literally while they are playing. So it is clear that these players have variety different approach. Some are great, some are okay, and some are just terrible.
It is right that the terrible ones just lose all their money by spreading around to all they know, and spending like crazy. I am sorry but a dozen bottles of drinks every night at some club will make you run out of money of course.