by Pieman Fri Jul 08, 2016 1:45 pm
Dip wrote:I just googled the story and I didn't realise his dad is the CEO of Walmart America and last year had a salary of $19.5M. He has just retired from one of the biggest contracts in the game. It's hard to imagine that money (whether it be signing a contract, gambling, or potential match fixing) is a huge motivating factor for him.
Sad story, I hope he gets whatever help he needs to improve.
Yeah I was about to say that. Was not sure what company in particular but remember it was a MASSIVE american one.
Even if his league career falls apart, there would be a cushy job waiting for him behind a desk in the business world somewhere thanks to his father.
Im sure money is not the issue for him, thats what I thought was so special about him. His family are multi millionaires, yet he decided to go his own route and focus on footy worked hard to get there and become one of the best in the game. He could have easily just sat back like a lot of rich boys and just coasted off the families wealth or had a job from his dad lined up.
Its funny tho, guys rich as fuck gambling. Its such a strange addiction. They dont need or want the money yet get the thrill from winning something. Usually just to gamble the winnings and lose it on the next thing.