His name doesn’t just ring a bell- it is the bell. Michael Jordan’s net worth of $1.9 billion may come as no surprise to most. His career has been the guiding light for many of the NBA’s players who still put in countless hours of work trying to reach the heights he’s touched. Continue reading →
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
The 2019 NBA draft has concluded and there are dozens of newly minted millionaires. Many kids dream their whole lives about being drafted and playing in the NBA. For many dozen of them, that dream became a reality.
James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, blogging junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.
Over eight seasons in the NBA, Jeremy Lin has earned himself somewhere in the region of $170 million. Jeremy’s rise to greatness in the big leagues is different from a lot of other basketball players. In 2012, Linsanity took the world by storm, coming out of nowhere with seller performances which made him a first-team favorite with the New York Knicks.
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
With the 2019 NBA Lottery now over, teams will begin to line up their picks for the upcoming draft. The New York Knicks were hoping to have the number one overall pick and the opportunity to draft Zion Williamson; however, the basketball gods had other plans.
The Knicks landed with the number 3 overall pick in the 2019 draft. While there is some uncertainty as what rosters will look like for the next season, one thing is for sure, current Knicks’ player DeAndre Jordan has a high net worth. DeAndre Jordan’s net worth currently sits at $50 million.
James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, blogging junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.
After bagging the first unanimous MVP award in the history of the NBA, Stephen Curry became its first player to sign a contract that surpassed $200 million. From humble beginnings at Davidson College to becoming one of the most decorated and respected players in the league, the baby-faced assassin does not show any signs of stopping. Here’s what you might find interesting about Stephen Curry’s net worth. Continue reading →
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
The NBA playoffs are getting more intense with each series. One of the teams that made this years playoffs, the Brooklyn Nets, got ousted in round 1 by Philadelphia. While their season may be over, one of their players in making some moves.
Allen Crabbe is a 27 year old shooting guard for the Nets. He recently exercised his option to remain with the team for next season. Allen Crabbe’s net worth sits at $15 million.
James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, blogging junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.
The last of a dying breed, Dallas Maverick’s GOAT Dirk Nowitzki confirms his retirement from the beautiful game of basketball after over 20 years of knee-jerking, hat-biting, popcorn spilling moments in the NBA. He leaves the league with two championship rings and an estimated net worth of $170 million. Here’s what you might want to know about Dirk Nowitzki’s net worth. Continue reading →
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Jr. broke several records during his NBA career. From a triple-double in his playoff debut to winning the most valuable player award in his rookie season, E.J. the Deejay always has a few surprises for his fans. Thus, it shouldn’t come as a shock that the five-time NBA champion graced the financial world with the same elegance displayed on the court. His estimated $500 million net worth is not an accident. Continue reading →
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
The “black mamba,” Kobe Bryant has a special place in the hearts of sports fans, far and wide. Unsurprisingly, he also has a special place in the heart of the financial world. With a reported $500 plus million net worth, Bryant has built quite a few nest eggs. Continue reading →
Calvin Ebun-Amu is passionate about finance and technology. While studying his bachelor’s degree, he found himself using his spare time to research and write about finance. Calvin is particularly fascinated by economics and risk management. When he’s not writing, he’s reading a book or article on risk and uncertainty by his favourite non-fiction author, Nassim Nicholas Taleb. Calvin has a bachelors degree in law and a post-graduate diploma in business.
Kolten Wong is entering his seventh season with St. Louis after spending a couple years in the minor league. Kolten Wong’s net worth currently sits at $3 million.
Kolten Wong’s Statistics
Kolten Wong is entering his seventh season as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals. Wong has been a consistent starter at second base for the past five seasons.
Not known as being a super powerful hitter, Wong has belted just 41 home runs throughout his career. The most he hit in a season was in 2014 when he hit 12 bombs. What he lacks in power, he can make up by getting on base. In 2017, Wong had a batting average of .285, but more importantly, he had an on base percentage of .376.
When he is playing defense, Kolten has proven to be a reliable source. In 2018, Wong had just 9 errors while playing second base. His DWAR (Defensive Wins Above Replacement) was at 2.3 for the 2018 season.
Kolten Wong’s Career Earnings
The St. Louis Cardinals drafted Kolten Wong with the 22nd overall pick in the 2011 MLB draft. Upon being drafted, Wong received a hefty $1.3 million signing bonus that helped Kolten Wong’s net worth get off to a hot start.
Before the start of the 2016 MLB season, Kolten Wong signed a new contract with the Cardinals valued at over $25 million for five seasons. For the 2019 season, Wong will earn approximately $6.5 million in salary. That number jumps in 2020 to over $10 million, and in 2021, the Cardinals have a club option to keep Wong at a rate of $12.5 million for the season.
Kolten has to realize that his play will be directly related to his net worth in the years to come. If he is able to perform at a top level, then expect Kolten Wong’s net worth to continue to increase in the years to come.
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James Hendrickson is an internet entrepreneur, blogging junky, hunter and personal finance geek. When he’s not lurking in coffee shops in Portland, Oregon, you’ll find him in the Pacific Northwest’s great outdoors. James has a masters degree in Sociology from the University of Maryland at College Park and a Bachelors degree on Sociology from Earlham College. He loves individual stocks, bonds and precious metals.
