Did not know the Microwave became such a good business man

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How Vinnie Johnson Retired And Created An Enterprise Generating Billions In Revenue But Earned $5M In The NBA
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Former Detroit Pistons player Vinnie Johnson didn’t peak in the league. In fact, he octupled his earnings off the court.

Johnson entered the league in 1979 when he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics. His time there was short-lived. After two seasons, he went on to play for the Detroit Pistons.

Here, he earned the nickname “the Microwave,” a head nod to his ability to score quickly off the bench, a skill that played a hand in earning two championship rings. Throughout his 13-year career, he earned $5 million. This number may not be impressive if you compare it to today’s contracts.

[theking]

More money and probably easier than playing pro b-ball too in terms of physical toll and stress  :