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“He’s definitely the reason why our …
“He’s definitely the reason why our league is in the state it is in today,” said Bulls forward Thaddeus Young. “Adam Silver has done a great job of taking on that head seat and making sure that the game continues to go on and keeps getting better and better. But David Stern is the one who introduced everything to the league, from these contracts that we have now to the TV (rights and revenue) to dealing with both sides, the NBPA and the NBA, to forming this great fraternity that we have.
Lawyers for NBA star Giannis …
In early August, his lawyers sent a …
In early August, his lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter to Spiceology Inc., a Spokane company founded in 2013 that sells herbs and spices, including a savory Mediterranean blend called “Greek Freak.” But the company defended itself, saying it had started using the name first.
According to the U.S. Patent and …
According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, Antetokounmpo filed to trademark “Greek Freak” in May 2014, toward the end of his first season in the NBA. The trademark was registered in February 2018. He also holds a trademark for “Greek Fr34k,” which includes his jersey number.
As Drew Gooden reached his 10th year in …
As Drew Gooden reached his 10th year in the NBA, he realized he wasn’t making money outside the sport. During the four years following that, Gooden continued to play in the league, rebuilding his off-the-court career to support his post-career life. Gooden went with an industry he knew well: restaurants. Specifically, chicken wings and the quick-service restaurant, Wingstop.
As Gooden, who played for ten teams …
As Gooden, who played for ten teams during his career, began looking into opening his first shop, he started the due diligence process. That included chatting with fellow NBA players Junior Bridgeman and Jamaal Mashburn, both of whom have become quick-service restaurant businessmen. They answered many of the questions Gooden had before opening his first Wingstop in Altamonte Springs, Florida, in 2012.
After seven years in control of the …
After seven years in control of the store, Gooden said it’s one of the most successful Wingstop locations in the U.S. He’s now in negotiations to acquire another four Wingstop locations. Along with his growing Wingstop empire, Gooden said his bread and butter is triple-net commercial real estate properties, including national tenants.
A big man needs a big house. Retired …
A big man needs a big house. Retired NBA power forward Antonio McDyess measures 6 feet 9 inches, and just scored a house of equally epic proportions—a 10,287-square-foot mansion in Houston, TX, that he won at a no-reserve auction for an undisclosed amount. The auction was held on Oct. 3 for the luxury mansion, which was last listed in September for $3,025,000.
This isn’t the All-Star’s first foray …
This isn’t the All-Star’s first foray into big-time Houston real estate. In 2013, he listed a waterfront home in nearby Montgomery for $2.275 million, and it sold about a year later for an undisclosed amount.