Who is the richest NBA player?
Who is the richest NBA player? According to Forbes, Michael Jordan is NBA’s richest player with a humongous net worth of US$1.7 billion. He earned US$90 million in salaries during his basketball career, but reportedly made US$1.8 billion (pre-tax) for endorsement deals from brands like Nike, Gatorade and Hanes.
Do NBA players wear new shoes every game?
The guys in the NBA don’t mess around with their feet. They change out sneakers, typically every 2-5 games, to ensure that their performance doesn’t falter because of their footwear.
Why do NBA players wear double socks?
Wearing two pairs of socks is common among basketball players of all ages. Basketball players wear two pairs of socks to provide a maximum cushion between heel and shoe, prevent less friction, and for style purposes.
Do NBA players get shoes for free?
Every NBA team has a storage room either at their arena or facility where they have a bunch of shoes in their team’s colors that brands send them. For players who don’t have any shoe deal, their team’s equipment manager will typically provide them with free shoes from this room.