Ngl it’s exhausting hearing athletes break down how their millions “aren’t really millions” after taxes and fees. 40M after taxes is still 40M.
The real issue isn’t the system, it’s lifestyle creep. Nobody told you to live like a king, buy 5 cars, or move with a 10‑person entourage. Modest is allowed.
Every Victor Wembanyama article before the finals was “He’s an erudite master - part Monet, part Magic Johnson” and every article defending him after his Finals performance is “He did it by accident, you see, he’s just a baby and he’s also dumb”