I remember Delonte, he's one of the guys that has ended up badly after having a successful career in the NBA. It's all about lifestyle and how they have handled their finances. People like him that the spotlight and lime career during his stay in the NBA will never be gone. I also remember Allen Iverson barely recover from his financial problem. And that's another fact you've said, while we're not wishing that there will be another bad story in the after-NBA career but it's very likely that one star on this era will end up badly if they don't become wise with their money.
This guy ended up on the street, and many others as well, because they went bankrupt. In most cases, it all points to addiction // first drugs, then gambling. Not everyone knows how to manage their finances. when you’re earning millions, you start spending like you have financial freedom. But since money isn’t infinite, and once it stops coming in, that’s when the problems start.
While they’re busy earning and spending, they forget to keep themselves in shape. That’s a huge risk, because even if they have talent, their game will deteriorate, and they might not get another contract. It’s sad to see this happening but it’s happening.
Being wasteful with what they've earned from the league put them into that situation. Addiction in drugs and gambling really turned their worlds upside down. That's why even the old timers in the league and still keeping themselves in shape, they know that they have to protect their body and as well as the future that awaits them when they're done with the NBA. The NBA really needs to step on this one and make a program to teach these players how to be financially wise.