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Antonio Brown Declares Bankruptcy

Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:14 am
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39475 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:14 am
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, once celebrated on the field, has declared bankruptcy, signaling a continuation of his off-field troubles. Brown, known for his dynamic play and multiple Pro Bowl selections, has faced numerous legal and behavioral challenges, making his financial downfall somewhat anticipated.

On Monday, Brown took to his CTESPN account to announce his financial distress, simultaneously promoting his self-styled legacy as a "first ballot Hall of Famer in 2027." His claims did not stop there; he also branded himself as the founder of "the most-trusted source in all of sports," statements that align with his well-documented confidence.




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Posted by SA4LSU
AZ
Member since Sep 2005
4551 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:18 am to
What a clown.
Posted by LSUby6
Lafayette
Member since May 2006
298 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:26 am to
Career Earnings of 88 Million Dollars...how was he going to live on that?
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
16388 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:27 am to
Probably so he won't have to pay CS.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
123627 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:27 am to
Posted by BayouBaw84
Member since Oct 2016
2873 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:30 am to
I am actually a lot more surprised when NFL players don’t go broke. It’s the culture.
This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 8:30 am
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
11429 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:30 am to
Business is not boomin
Posted by jorconalx
alexandria
Member since Aug 2011
9710 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:33 am to
lol bankruptcy doesn’t protect you from paying child support
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39475 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:34 am to
quote:


I am actually a lot more surprised when NFL players don’t go broke. It’s the culture.


Google says,

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By the time they have been retired for two years, 78 percent of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress; within five years of retirement, an estimated 60 percent of former NBA players are broke. Aug 18, 2023
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
171903 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:35 am to


Instant downhill tumble after he filmed this.
Posted by The Torch
DFW The Dub
Member since Aug 2014
23445 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:37 am to
Boy he showed us when he walked off the field
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
16891 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:39 am to
He’ll be dead within 10 years
Posted by ned nederlander
Member since Dec 2012
5041 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:44 am to
quote:

By the time they have been retired for two years, 78 percent of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress; within five years of retirement, an estimated 60 percent of former NBA players are broke. Aug 18, 2023


Id love to see a finer breakdown of this based on years played. If you play 4 games in your career, makes sense.

If you play plus five years in either league and sign a second contract, I have to think this number drops considerably amongst that group
Posted by DrDenim
By the airport
Member since Sep 2022
911 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:45 am to
He's playing you all like a banjo. This dude is playing 7D chess inside a wormhole with Katt Williams as his OC and Terrence Howard as his DC, you'll never catch up to where he is.

"Bankruptcy"

That what they call it when you can print money by tweeting about bullshite.
Posted by Fun Bunch
New Orleans
Member since May 2008
123627 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:46 am to
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He’ll be dead within 10 years



Taking the under
Posted by BHTiger
Charleston
Member since Dec 2017
7062 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 8:47 am to
Don't they get league retirement after like 4 years of playing?

Posted by Jack Ruby
Member since Apr 2014
25289 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:02 am to
Avg NFL retirement is about $45K/yr if you qualified, (had to be on NFL roster for at least 3 games over 3 yrs).

That probably doesn't even cover one month of Brown's child support bills.
Posted by CatfishJohn
Member since Jun 2020
16891 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:02 am to
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Don't they get league retirement after like 4 years of playing?



He absolutely qualifies for the league pension and probably a pretty nice salary relative to normal people salaries.

However, it really kicks in at 55.

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Each season represents a credit towards the pension amount, with more credits translating to a higher pension. For example, a player with three credited seasons and an average salary of $1 million would receive a pension of $9,000 per month.

Players can start receiving their full pension at the age of 55, but they will face penalties and receive a reduced amount if they opt to receive their pension before this age. Waiting until the age of 65 can result in a significantly increased benefit.


Y'all do the math:

He made $80.744,339 over 12 seasons for an average of $6,728,695 a season.

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NFL players receive a pension based on their average salary and years of service, as calculated using the following formula:
1. 0.0033 multiplied by the player's average salary for their credited seasons
2. Multiply by the number of credited seasons
3. Multiply by the number of years in the plan
4. Divide by 12 to determine the monthly pension benefit
This post was edited on 5/21/24 at 9:08 am
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
79560 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:09 am to
quote:

By the time they have been retired for two years, 78 percent of former NFL players have gone bankrupt or are under financial stress; within five years of retirement, an estimated 60 percent of former NBA players are broke. Aug 18, 2023



Well let's face it, these aren't the most well educated folk.
Posted by High C
viewing the fall....
Member since Nov 2012
57374 posts
Posted on 5/21/24 at 9:18 am to
I bet it gone be hairy down there…in bankruptcy land.
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