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18 former NBA players were arrested today...
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I was confusing Bynum (who also played at GA Tech) with Will Barton:
Separated by basketball careers, Will and Antonio Barton make most of a reunion in Memphis
Will Barton is coming off a strong NBA playoff performance with Portland, while brother Antonio seeks a training camp invite.
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I think he transferred to G Tech tooI was confusing Bynum (who also played at GA Tech) with Will Barton:
Separated by basketball careers, Will and Antonio Barton make most of a reunion in Memphis
Will Barton is coming off a strong NBA playoff performance with Portland, while brother Antonio seeks a training camp invite.
No excuse for not checking the information.
The current NBA has a robust program supporting young players as they begin their careers. I'm sure there is a percentage of players who fail to follow the advice or participate in the programs, but the majority do pretty well. Some of us remember Mark West who had a 17-year career in the NBA. He also graduated with a degree in Business Administration with a focus on financial management. Received his stockbroker's license while he was still playing. I heard Mark speak a few years back about the programs both the NBA and the Phoenix Suns (where he was an assistant gm) created to assist players with financial management. The programs were impressive and very much needed when the vast majority of these players come from very humble backgrounds and all of sudden are receiving large paychecks.
I also know someone who was an All-American linebacker for Penn State - a four-year starter. He played 10 years in the NFL and retired after winning a Super Bowl with the Giants. He was offered a contract from the Bills but turned it down to retire in Arizona pretty much injury free. When I first met him, I asked him what he did for a living. He replied that he was retired. I asked how do you retire at such an early age and he held up his hand to show me his Super Bowl ring.
I also know someone who was an All-American linebacker for Penn State - a four-year starter. He played 10 years in the NFL and retired after winning a Super Bowl with the Giants. He was offered a contract from the Bills but turned it down to retire in Arizona pretty much injury free. When I first met him, I asked him what he did for a living. He replied that he was retired. I asked how do you retire at such an early age and he held up his hand to show me his Super Bowl ring.
