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For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk
When a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players are expected to be on Thursday, June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so. Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from about $2.4 million at the low end to $12 million at the very […]… Learn more.