According to Yahoo! Sports, Antoine Walker, a feature in our Riches to Rags: Penniless Professional Athletes, has retired from the NBA D-League. This marks the abrupt end to a disappointing career. With millions of debt still hanging over his head, it’ll be interesting to see what Walker’s next move will be.
Professional athletes are role models all around the world. They are seen as heroes and superiors to everyone around them. Why not? They make millions of dollars, they are constantly in the press and always on television. They are stars. The main focus here, however is the obscene amount of money that professional athletes make. … Continue reading