While still in the NBA, Junior Bridgeman invested $150,000 in a small Milwaukee cable company; about five years later, its sale returned roughly $700,000After his NBA tenure, Ulysses 'Junior' Bridgeman transitioned into business with an initial investment in a local cable company. Despite fa...
Jay-Z invested $1 million in New Jersey Nets in 2004, before the team became Brooklyn Nets. Here’s what his holdings were worth 9 years laterJay-Z invested a reported $1 million in the New Jersey Nets in 2004, years before the team became the Brooklyn Nets. By 2013, his combined ...
Meet Victory Brinker, who became the world's youngest opera singer at 7 in 2019; 2 years later, all 4 America's Got Talent judges hit the Golden Buzzer for herVictory Brinker became famous in 2019 when she was crowned the youngest female opera singer in the world at the age of seven years and 314 ...
Former tennis star James Blake helped launch a pickleball team with a $100,000 investment; two years later, co-owner Marc Lasry estimated the franchise could be worth millionsJames Blake and Marc Lasry's foray into Major League Pickleball started with a $100,000 investment in 2021. Over the last two years, their ...
LeBron James makes his 76ers debut vs Nets in preseason game: How did the star player perform?LeBron James made his first appearance for the Philadelphia 76ers during a preseason match against the Brooklyn Nets. He played only in the...
LeBron James' Net Worth: From basketball court to investment 'Slam Dunk' - How NBA legend built his $1.4 billion fortuneLegendary basketball player LeBron James has earned in excess of $580 million in NBA salaries during his career. The reason why James stand...
WATCH: Tyler Herro tires pulling down Anthony Edwards’ shorts in Bucks debutDuring his Milwaukee Bucks debut during a preseason game against the Minnesota Timberwolves Tyler Herro attempted to pull down Anthony Edwa...
WATCH: John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by the throat in wild Pistons-Suns preseason scuffleIn a fiery encounter during the NBA preseason opener, tempers flared between John Collins and Dillon Brooks. The altercation erupted after ...
Quote of the day by Kobe Bryant: ‘Be sad. Be mad. Be frustrated. Scream, cry, sulk. When you wake up you will think it was just a nightmare only to realise it is all too real’ - late basketball icon on how facing reality can help in overcoming setbacksKobe Bryant's quote highlights the necessity of allowing oneself to feel grief and anger in response to setbacks. He encourages full accept...
Who is Braiden Bell? Play-by-play announcer sacked over racist remarks, now issues apologyBraiden Bell, appointed as the Portland Trail Blazers' play-by-play announcer, faced immediate termination after old social media posts fil...
Jason Collins lived in this Los Angeles home for more than 22 years; late NBA star’s $3.75 million property has 4 bedrooms, a pool, two double-height living rooms and mountain views, Inside the 5,000-sq-ft residenceJason Collins' exquisite Brentwood abode is currently on the market for $3.75 million. Purchased in 2004 for $2.39 million, the luxurious p...
Michael Jordan’s jersey sells for $12.3 million, while his Ferrari vanished from public view for 24 years before fetching a record $2.7 millionA remarkable jersey donned by basketball icon Michael Jordan fetched an astounding £9.3 million at auction, setting a new benchmark in spor...
Michael Jordan’s ‘Last Dance’ Game 3 jersey sells for record $12.26 millionMichael Jordan's Game 3 jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals recently sold for a record $12.26 million. This sale surpassed the previous amount ...
NBA superstar LeBron James turned his hometown connection into a school that gives children more than classroomsLeBron James established the I PROMISE School in Akron, dedicated to aiding students who require both academic guidance and personal suppor...
JR Smith’s life after the NBA took him from college classrooms to golf — now he faces an assault charge in TexasJ.R. Smith, a former NBA champion, was arrested in Texas for an alleged family violence incident. He was booked on charges of assault causi...
A contractor asked Shaquille O’Neal for $80000, his cheaper Best Buy find became a billion-dollar Amazon dealShaquille O’Neal wasn’t looking for his next investment. He just needed security cameras for his home. One company reportedly gave the reti...
Lonzo Ball responds to retirement reports after nine NBA seasons and major knee issuesLonzo Ball’s NBA future remains uncertain after years of serious knee problems, but the former No. 2 overall pick has not announced his ret...