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· Riley Schatzle
Michael Jordan Made More Money in 2014 Off Sneakers Than His Whole NBA Career
While many people are aware that Michael Jordan was one of the greatest basketball players to ever play the game — if not the greatest — many may not know that he made more money last year in sneaker sales alone than he did in his entire NBA career. A new infographic released…
· Editorial Staff
Ex-NBA All Star Who Made $100 Million is Now Working at Starbucks
Vin Baker went from a $100 million NBA career to working behind the counter at Starbucks — and he’s happy about it. Basketball fans may remember Baker as the All-Star 6’ 11” power forward who played for the Milwaukee Bucks and Seattle SuperSonics during his NBA prime. In 2000,…
· Benny Luo
NBA All-Star Turned VC Reveals How to Get Him to Invest in Your Startup
With the NBA playoffs upon us, who better than former NBA star and playoff performer Baron Davis for NextShark to interview? After a two-year stint playing at UCLA, Davis was drafted as the third overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets in 1999. Over the course of his 15-year…
· Editorial Staff
Here’s Kobe Bryant’s Answer to Why He Has 5 NBA Championships
In a recent trip to China, Kobe Bryant was asked what drives him to succeed. While many might assume it’s the championships, Bryant gave an interesting answer that we all should take note. For many of us, it’s common to define success as reaching a certain destination in life,…
· Editorial Staff
StubHub Completely Destroyed a Man’s Dream to Attend Kobe Bryant’s Last Game
A Lakers fan’s worst nightmare happened when he purchased tickets to Kobe Bryant’s last game in the NBA on StubHub. On Nov. 11, 2015, Jesse Sandler purchased four tickets for himself and friends on StubHub to the Lakers’ last home game taking place in April 2016 against the Utah…
· Laura Dang
Photographer Goes to China and India to Capture the Most Beautiful Women in the World
The photographer traveling the world to find the most beautiful women in each country is now making her way through Asia. Mihaela Noroc, 29, embarked on her project titled “Atlas of Beauty” to show that beauty can be found anywhere in the world. Her original campaign consisted…
· Editorial Staff
Why Having Too Many Talented People on Your Team is a Bad Idea
According to a new book, there is such a thing as too much of a good thing. Psychological scientists Adam Galinksy and Maurice Schweitzer go over the research on cooperation and competition in their new book, “Friend and Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to…
· Laura Dang
This Comedian Has the Perfect Response to Society’s Body Image Obsession
Deliciouslystella is a parody Instagram account that pokes fun at the hundreds of clean, healthy eating Instagram accounts out there. I’m in marbs eating all of the carbs but I just can’t seem to catch any rays. Luckily I’m all about natural remedies and your kitchen cupboards…
· Jacob Wagner
Why Jeremy Lin Hires Bodyguards Everytime He Goes to China
Although international basketball sensation Jeremy Lin enjoys his high profile lifestyle, he is often concerned about his personal safety. During the 2012-2013 season, Lin became an international household name while he was playing for the New York Knicks. Lin, or more famously,…
· Laura Dang
Inside the Life of a 23-Year-Old Brazilian Soccer Star Worth $75 Million
Brazilian soccer star Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, 23, has accomplished much for someone his age. Beloved in his home country and with adoring fans all around the world, Neymar also has 32 million Instagram followers who he keeps updated on his life, hairstyles and…
· Brian Cuban
Your Bro’s A Billionaire: What Problems Could You Have….?
Your Bro’s A Billionaire: What Problems Could You Have….? I get that statement/question on a fairly regular basis in social media when I talk about my mental health issues. I also get the fairly regular “you live off your brother’s coattails” comment or some variation.
· Editorial Staff
Undercover Jeremy Lin Wears a Fat Suit to Troll People at a Gym
Members at an Adidas gym were in for a surprise when NBA player Jeremy Lin stopped by to give the worst possible workout advice ever while wearing a fat suit and beard. Lin, along with Taiwanese celebrity Vaness Wu, prove they can be the worst (and most entertaining) personal…
· Jacob Wagner
Here are the Most Ridiculous Ways Millionaire Athletes Have Spent Their Money
Money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can buy you some extravagant things. These are a few ways rich and successful athletes have been known to spend their money. Vince Young Vince Young made bank as an NFL quarterback and spent his millions buying out commercial flights on…
· Editorial Staff
This 23-Year-Old Created a Black Card That Gives Millennials Penthouse Parties and Private Jets
Billy McFarland, 23, is a college-dropout and the founder of an exclusive new club called Magnises, a platform that enhances the social and professional lives of millennials. With $1 million raised in venture capital, Magnises has secured over 6,000 members, each of whom pay…
· Riley Schatzle
A Single Tweet By Lebron James Costs $140,000
Among all athletes, NBA star Lebron James has the most valuable social media. A single Twitter post by the Cleveland Cavalier is valued at about $140,000. Most companies cough up between $1,000 and $2,500 to have a professional athlete post a sponsored tweet. A single character…
· Laura Dang
Lebron James Will Spend $42 Million on Scholarships to Put 1,100 Kids Through College
NBA star Lebron James announced last Thursday that his foundation is collaborating with the University of Akron to sponsor over a thousand scholarships for kids in his I Promise program. The program, based in his hometown of Akron, Ohio, is a part of the LeBron James Family…
· Editorial Staff
Winner of $188 Million Powerball Posts $6 Million Bail for Jailed Boyfriend
Powerball winner Marie Holmes, who won $188 million from the jackpot, is believed to have posted bail with the help of a bail bonds service for her fiance a second time for $6 million. The 26-year-old mother of four made headlines back in February for being one of three winners…
· Riley Schatzle
A Billionaire Wall Street CEO Has One Piece of Important Advice for Pro-Athletes
Billionaire Marc Lasry, who co-owns the Milwaukee Bucks, wants all newly minted NBA millionaires to ruthlessly save their money by telling everyone who hits them up for funds that they simply don’t have any. The Moroccan-born Lasry, who made his fortune by focusing on distressed…
· Mahbod Moghadam
Based God’s Curse Falls Unto Rap Genius
Editor’s Note: Mahbod Moghadam is a co-founder of Genius (formerly Rap Genius). The opinions expressed in this piece are solely his own. Today is one of the hardest, most painful days of my life. Today, Lil B The Based God — one of my most based, most principled heroes — placed…
· Sebastian Dillon
Floyd Mayweather Pitches in $10,000 to Find Whoever Killed His Jeweler
In an uncharacteristic gesture of kindness, Floyd Mayweather has put up $10,000 to find the person who killed his jeweler, Aron Aranbayev, who died this week from injuries sustained from a hit-and-run on Sunday night. Aranbayev, 40, was struck by a Dodge Magnum in Queens, New…
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