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How the NBA’s best players spent their first paycheck
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. (Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

How the NBA’s best players spent their first paycheck

NEW YORK (BVM) – The NBA’s best players made some interesting purchases when they received their first paychecks as rookies. 

Many of the biggest ballers of the 2023-24 basketball season grew up penny-pinching. So, their first six-figure direct deposit from the NBA was unforgettable. 

Some NBA rookies made extravagant first purchases while others were more selfless on their first massive payday. It’s clear that some have learned valuable lessons from NBA players who went bankrupt

Here is what 10 of some of the best NBA players did with their first taste of money. 

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