How NBA Players Spent Their First Checks

TLDRNBA players have diverse ways of spending their first checks. Some ball out on luxury items, while others give back to their families and communities. From Tyler Herro's extravagant shopping spree to John Moran's heartfelt gesture for his parents, learn how these players made their first checks count.

Key insights

💰NBA players have different ways of spending their first checks.

🚗Many players buy luxury cars, such as Tyler Herro's Mercedes S63 AMG.

💎Spending on jewelry is common, like Kelly Oubre's diamond accessories.

🏠Some players invest in real estate, like LaMelo Ball's multimillion-dollar condo.

🙏Others give back to their families, like Ja Morant buying cars for his parents.

Q&A

What is the most common way NBA players spend their first checks?

—Many NBA players spend their first checks on luxury items such as cars, jewelry, and designer clothes.

Which NBA player made a heartfelt gesture for his parents with his first check?

—Ja Morant bought cars for his parents as a way of thanking them for their support and sacrifice.

Which NBA player blew his first check on an extravagant shopping spree?

—Tyler Herro spent a six-figure amount on a diamond chain, designer clothes, and a Mercedes S63 AMG.

Which NBA player got sued for millions due to his spending?

—LaMelo Ball faced a lawsuit after allegedly not paying his publicist for securing endorsement deals.

Which NBA player spent his first check to help his family?

—John Moran used his first check to buy cars for his parents, who supported and sacrificed for his basketball career.

Timestamped Summary

00:00NBA players have different ways of spending their first checks.

00:13Tyler Herro went on an extravagant shopping spree, buying a diamond chain and a Mercedes S63 AMG.

03:35Gilbert Arenas spent his first check unwisely and ended up going broke.

06:42LaMelo Ball faced a lawsuit after allegedly not paying his publicist for endorsement deals.

08:52Zion Williamson covered the salaries of Smoothie King Center workers during the pandemic.

10:42Kelly Oubre was blackmailed for millions due to his personal issues.

12:21LeBron James turned his first check into billions by making smart business decisions.

14:22Trey Young's Audi R8 was destroyed by his teammates in a prank gone wrong.

17:59Giannis Antetokounmpo wired all his first check money back home to help his family.

19:56Shaquille O'Neal blew his entire first check in just 30 minutes and regretted it due to taxes.

22:40Ja Morant bought cars for his parents as a way of thanking them for their support.

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