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Jayson Tatum is making moves on and off the basketball court as he explores potential investment opportunities in a WNBA franchise in St. Louis, MO. As interested parties compete for ownership of the league’s upcoming 16th team, the Boston Celtics star has informally committed to supporting the franchise, according to Sportico. As AFROTECH™ previously reported, Tatum secured a record-breaking five-year, $315 million contract extension in July and now plans to work behind the scenes, helping attract other high-profile investors and advocating for the WNBA team. “St. Louis is a top-tier sports market, and we believe that bringing a WNBA franchise to the region will be a defining moment in the city’s ongoing revitalization,” said Don Soffer, the spokesperson for the effort to establish the 16th team in St. Louis, per Sportico. Tatum’s potential involvement follows a change in the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, ratified in April 2023, which, as OnFocus previously reported, now...
If duality had an avatar, it would be NBA champion Jaylen Brown. From his passion for STEM to launching a nonprofit aimed at addressing the Black wealth gap, Brown has consistently proven that no box is big enough to hold him. If winning the 2024 NBA championship and Finals MVP wasn’t enough, the 27-year-old has added another accomplishment to his resume by launching his debut performance brand, 741. Brown’s connection to the number 741 runs deep, with each digit carrying personal and spiritual significance, driven by his affinity for numbers and frequencies. The numbers 7, 4, and 1 have shown up throughout his journey, symbolizing spiritual growth, hustle, creativity, and fresh starts, according to the brand’s official website. For Brown, these numbers align with his leap of faith to break away from the industry mold and do things on his terms. “741 is more than just a sneaker brand,” Brown said via a press release . “It’s a statement about independence, creativity, and ownership.”...
Former Milwaukee Bucks player Jabari Parker has been in the news a lot lately due to his recent tearful video. The video in question seemingly sees the 29-year-old power forward regretting his decision to play overseas after being bounced around from several NBA teams in the last decade or so. While the video is quite heartbreaking, fans should be happy to learn that Parker’s financial future is still secure regardless of his next career moves. According to Celebrity Net Worth , Jabari Parker has an estimated net worth of over $20 million. So let’s take a moment to examine Jabari Parker’s career, current revenue streams, and any public information regarding his investment portfolio. With any luck, the world-renown star will be able to use his money, influence, and name-recognition to enter into any career or lifestyle path he wishes. Without any further preamble, let’s unpack the life and financial figures of the All American athlete. Parker’s Early Life And Career Origins (Photo by...
Rajon Rondo is a two-time NBA champion , with some of the most illustrious stats in professional basketball history. Though Rondo is best known for his landmark 8+ years with the Boston Celtics , the Kentucky-born sports legend has played for numerous NBA teams, bouncing around the league between championships before his official retirement in April 2024. Today, Rajon Rondo touts an impressive net worth of over $45 million according to sources , earned mostly through his NBA salary and endorsement deals . Rondo also has several real estate holdings that have boosted his net worth, resulting in the multi-million dollar figure. Unlike many other professional athletes, Rondo has managed to lead a relatively quiet life, banking his cash without engaging in any headline-grabbing extracurriculars or major controversies. Let’s look into the career of Rajon Rondo, and extrapolate data about his impressive net worth from his time on the court. Early Life & Career Beginnings Long before he...
Kevin Garnett is still making bank after retiring from the NBA in 2016.
Outside of the NBA draft and Summer League, basketball fans have little to no on-court action to look forward to during the off-season. However, that does not mean that excitement around the league is entirely on pause. The summer months are typically when players and franchises make impactful decisions about their futures. And the Boston Celtics have answered one of the fan’s most pressing questions by resigning shooting guard Jaylen Brown.
According to ESPN, Dennis Schröder has agreed to a one-year deal with the Boston Celtics after turning down a lucrative contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. The point guard was the last of the top free agents on the market awaiting a new home after he refused a contract extension worth more than $80 million from Los Angeles. As of Aug. 10, Schröder is headed to Boston for a $5.9 million deal — a significant decrease from what he was hoping to lock in. ESPN reports that, “In Boston, Schroder joins a Celtics team with a hole at point guard in the wake of Kemba Walker being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, allowing him a chance to boost his value when he will hit the market again as a free agent next summer.” And, the 27-year-old seems to be in good spirits about the new move. “I’m proud to announce that for the 2021-22 season I’ll be playing for the Boston Celtics!” said the NBA player via Instagram. “This is one of the best franchises in NBA history and it will be a...