WHEN I GROW UPBy: Brynden

WHEN I GROW UP…

When I grow up I want to be an NBA player. NBA players play basketball on one out of thirty-two teams for spectators entertainment.

Pros Cons

Good workoutGood payFunTravelingChallenging

Hard workInjury chanceLong hoursStaying in shape

MATH NEEDED

In the NBA you need math a lot. Whether it’s stats, salary, injury costs, profits of joining a team, or expenses. NBA players typically need to have a high school diploma or equivalent. They must have extensive knowledge of the way the sport is played especially its rules, regulations, and strategies.

SALARY

When in the NBA you need to know your salary and contracts. In the NBA the average monthly salary is $429,167 leaving the hourly salary at about $596.

JOB STATS AND FUTURE OUTLOOK

The ages at which one makes it in the NBA varies. Players who make the jump from college to the NBA is 1.3% of people. The percent of people who make it to the NBA from high school is .03% of people. If you stay healthy you can keep on playing in the NBA.

Expenses

SavingsHousingTransportationFoodUtilitiesClothingPersonal ExpensesEntertainmentExtra