Brandon M.
City of Angels
thank u.....some people on here r slow, forgive them like i have
i kinda feel bad for the rookie athletes that make minimum level salary
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I can't say I feel sorry but I understand they are getting underpaid (like everyone else). They gotta take the money they get and put it to good use (like everyone else). This game ain't fair that's for sure.
yea i'm not sure what all an agent does/is supposed to do but the fact that most of these muthafukkas go broke 3-5 years after retirement would make me look at an agent like
. You telling me its too much of a hassle to read up on ur rookie contract, contract lengths including how long before your eligible for extensions, max contracts and what all u get taxed on? Shiiiiit... if we talkin about *my* money, i'ma wanna know about alllll of that shyt, and i'ma take my ass to the players union to talk to the older heads about what they did, i'ma turn on the news and see what player just got offered what amount for whatever years, and i'ma take my contract/offer sheet to a lawyer just off gp regardless. and i dont think i need someone tellin me that signing with nike or adidas would be a good idea; just treat that shyt like 2 interviews and compare the offer sheets, compare the signing bonuses. same with mcdonalds vs burger king, gatorade vs powerade. and if anyone comes at me on some "i got a business proposition for you! it can't fail!".... straight 
Richard Wright
Living Legend
Spaceman Piff
Superstar
You have never laced up and put the pads on then
@ you stepping on to your high school field in your russel athletics practice jersey thinking you were some sort of gladiator fighting for your life
That's why you take out high interest loans nikka and worry about the fall out later 
Richard Wright
Living Legend
I would never play football
BLAZO da GAWD
Superstar
Even after taxes, these nikkas are still part of the 1%. Why the fukk would I feel sorry for them.
threattonature
Veteran
yea i'm not sure what all an agent does/is supposed to do but the fact that most of these muthafukkas go broke 3-5 years after retirement would make me look at an agent like
I think for most players the agents are more involved in getting them endorsements and things of that nature. Or putting in the leg work to get you the proper workouts or improve the spot you're drafted at. So the difference in salary of being drafted say 10 spots higher than you would without that agent is worth the financial investment.
Well, a rookie earning the league minimum $375,00 would pay around 50% in taxes and agent fees so that's about $187,500. That's not too bad for 16 games, plus preseason games, plus practices and workouts. You are getting paid to play. It's not even the whole year, baseball and hockey have way longer seasons. I think it is an incentive to work harder, and land that big money contract with signing bonus. Or if you are a "skilled" weapon on the team, you can request to put in performance bonuses into your contract. Not too many people know about how much that brings in because you hear more about the base contract value and the number of years it is for.
Box Cutta
Bumbling Sidekick
I'm okay with these dudes paying this much. fukk the rich.
My only concern is that while they are being taxed out the ass (As they should), the owners are probably finding more ways to slip out of paying.
My only concern is that while they are being taxed out the ass (As they should), the owners are probably finding more ways to slip out of paying.
god shamgod
Veteran
I feel sorry for no one who makes 6 figures,gets to stay in 5 star hotels,travels 1st class,has top notch health insurance just for playing a sport and they only have to "work" for 6-7 months out a year