Bro makes me feel like i am doing just fine with my 9-5 job 😅

@keaniedwards1809

2 ай бұрын

You are bro, trust🙌

@solebrothernumberONE

2 ай бұрын

Thought the same thang. Respect for him being honest about it tho

@Lee-ic8ln

2 ай бұрын

Dude's math is so random.

@robertchandler7733

Ай бұрын

RNS!!! BOFL mo money, mo problems.

@dallasmonroe5520

Ай бұрын

Big said it best, Mo Money more Problems

Dropped straight gems. He’s so relatable, you don’t even have to be an athlete to learn the finances.

@yasssssss772

Ай бұрын

He is speaking about himself. Lebron and other athletes like kd and steph will never go broke

@Tunechi65

Ай бұрын

​@@yasssssss772if they're unwise with spending anyone can go broke

@MoralesCorner

Ай бұрын

​@@yasssssss772 yeah those superstars are making hundreds of millions but most guys who have managed to stay in the league for at least a few seasons on minor roles should be able to do better with the money they make which is also in the millions. These dudes blew through that money easily for reasons lou is explaining, and he ain't even getting into family and friends sucking your wallet dry too

"I feel like my life really started when I retired" sheesh DAMN man

@juswolf22

2 ай бұрын

That’s deep

@tainanking

2 ай бұрын

And they all finna get fat. I feel a lot of their life ends when they retire. They don’t know what to do and a lot stop exercising and lose their money

@therealtimellis7317

2 ай бұрын

Man

@kingdre7492

2 ай бұрын

That’s everybody when they getting money it ain’t that deep

@william58295

2 ай бұрын

@@juswolf22not at all lmfao y’all really compare our regular ass lives to 1% talking bout “oh he dropping gems” 😂😂😂 besides the life style, he and many others parents saying anything deep or different.

Lot of athletes of all sports should listen to this interview

LAVAR BALL said it best!!! "Save your Nba checks and live off your endorsement money." We are seeing college kids make hundreds of thousands in NIL money. But most Americans were never taught Money Management

@dustinposey8476

2 ай бұрын

Lofl...most people don't make enough money to put bac or manage.

@Brandalorian423

2 ай бұрын

5455 used 55​@@dustinposey8476

@Dashawn.B

Ай бұрын

Black Americans was never taught about finances.

@DueceSpice

Ай бұрын

THESE COLLEGE PLAYERS ARE THE 0.1% MAKING THAT MONEY….COMPARING THAT TO THE AVERAGE AMERICAN MAKES NO SENSE

@adamdavis7314

Ай бұрын

@@Dashawn.B yes we were. Look up Black Wall Street

It’s easier to understand how a lot of players go broke when you stop thinking about the players you actually know. The guys who have 10-15 year careers actually have the opportunity to learn to be financially literate. When you’re a one contract guy & it doesn’t work out your only skill is basketball. So it’s either find a niche overseas, find a sports related job or go get a regular career

He broke it down GOOD this should be shown to all athletes.

@369pendulum

2 ай бұрын

They have seminars about this stuff before they enter their respective leagues. It’s hard to follow when you got millions in the bank though.

Lou Williams my boy keeping it 💯

"I am team captain" 🙋🏾‍♂️ haha he is a real one.

This is one of the realist interview I've ever heard about the NBA!

"we don't got a wreckless spending habit." Buys Lamborghini and Ferrari in the same week

@369pendulum

2 ай бұрын

Keyword is habit.

@GogOtHeCaT15

2 ай бұрын

Yeah like dude, what you just said ? lol

@ninjedi6710

2 ай бұрын

orrrrrrrrrrrrr you could save a buttload by just buying a regular sedan

@manonthemoon379

2 ай бұрын

Reckless

@jerrrryy4503

Ай бұрын

He said he was young at the time

He broke it down

@BornPaidGeeOfficial

2 ай бұрын

Everybody dont want benzes mansions and chanel so he broke down what he would do

This was a fantastic interview. He was not scared to tell the 100% truth. We need more people spilling facts like this in interviews. This was awesome

“ I make a bunch of this sh!t “ 😂😂

Thats the problem most of these athletes lead with their wallets and wonder why the women leave after they go broke. Your conditioning the woman to use you, thats common sense. Put her in position so she can be productive not just use you when its convenient lmfaoo

@twyanewade7759

2 ай бұрын

I mean when u been broke ur whole life n u finally got the income of financial freedom ur always going to lead with money it takes years and experience to not make rash decisions like wat u r saying

@isiahgomez6860

2 ай бұрын

They don’t got time for that crap 💀 they on the on the road hooping. If she leaves good riddance

@stryfetc1471

2 ай бұрын

​@@isiahgomez6860 Then dont complain when you get hit in the pockets for being reckless

@badlew9277

2 ай бұрын

@@stryfetc1471see so what are we talking about here? Hoopers being on the road and supplementing their woman, creating a disconnect or Hoopers cheating?

@Bsavvymusic

2 ай бұрын

You’re a kid who is making millions…. They don’t even go thru normal struggles as an adults who have to prioritize or learn about financial literacy… because they made it as far as they believe

A high-thousandaire😆😆

The NBAPA should have mandatory financial courses for all players.

@midnightfuture

2 ай бұрын

They do.

@seanj3695

2 ай бұрын

Hell no they shouldn't. Dude if you're making millions of dollars you can and should easily go out and take your own financial education classes and get a good advisor. These dudes get babysat so much already they don't need someone holding their hands at school with a lunchbox and wiping their asses.

@hugoberlan

Ай бұрын

Honestly even if you made them go and they went they still woudnt listen, these rookies in the NBA have a maturity level of a 13-14 year old cuz they've been cottled all their life.

@kyj060792

Ай бұрын

They do during your rookie symposium they talk about financial literacy, mental health(social media), personal experiences and more. All these leagues are providing programs and the information. Life is the best teacher though

@thegreat9481

Ай бұрын

@@seanj3695you sound so broke lmao stop talking

Antoine Walker blew $108M in career earnings lol

@skillsmachine9164

2 ай бұрын

So technically 54mil, less even according to Lou lol. Still a lot to waste but you can see how it happens if you dont figure that shit out till your 27-28. The real criminals are the government taking half your earnings and justifying it on "new roads" etc

@stryfetc1471

2 ай бұрын

And that's absolutely absurd.🤦🏾

@skillsmachine9164

2 ай бұрын

@stryfetc1471 well its actually 54mil as Lou explains here...plus even more expenses. Crazy that the Government just takes half for "taxes".

@mosaine3929

2 ай бұрын

@@skillsmachine9164is it tho? Rich people got the best financial advisors, which equals tax loopholes. I doubt they paying that much in taxes, but still a considerable amount

@lilreggiebreakstheinternet7906

2 ай бұрын

Gambling

This video isn't just for athletes. This video can help any high-earning man think in terms of designing a sustainable lifestyle. If you don't have the means to maintain your lifestyle a year after the big checks stop rolling in, you're spending too much money.

These dudes just pick the wrong women. They only look at besuty

@cSTEPHEN855

Ай бұрын

Ain’t nobody picking a good partner at 22 years old lol. They need to wait before they even get involved in that mess.

@Skyking6976

Ай бұрын

Ever go to a minor league baseball game? Those good ole boys hoping to make it to the bigs look like farm boys. They walk over to the stands before the game and talk to their girlfriends. OMG…they are stunners and they, as a couple, are NOT a match.

This interview was 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

"Keep sending her to the mall that's how you keep her quiet" LOLOLOLOL

Lou Will real for speaking facts not many people know what’s really going on outside of the game I hope younger guys absorb this knowledge

we need to mandate financial literacy classes for all high school students.. what these players go through is an extreme case of what a lot of americans go through. your company isn’t loyal to you, jobs aren’t forever, gotta save for retirement before it’s too late, there’s gonna be emergencies, student loans are predatory.. this ain’t no dream, we gotta wake tf up fr

Love the straight talk.

TRUTH 💯💯💯

Real talk

not gonna lie i never thought bout this side but thats real af

That was very insightful. So much goes on behind the scenes that us fans just don't know about.

I think we have all heard these words or something similar about these NBA relationships and marriages before but i love the way lou will explained it lol, AND he said some guys ARE really God fearing family men so there are some relationships that do withstand the change. Also a good explanation of pay. I honestly have never heard of the players paying dues to the Players association but it makes sense

Good straight to the point video.

Spoke on this the other night. When you set the bar for a woman, she is never going to accept less . The minute the check different, she different. Don't matter if she has everything in the world.She gonna be looking at you crazy and for an exit. Wealthy men to the poorest man, it's the same game.

@elishareilly7980

2 ай бұрын

If u can reach her and not tickle her it makes a big difference they like there stomachs full

@TheMagnificentMcphee

2 ай бұрын

@@elishareilly7980i see what you saying, but they not hearing you bro

This was a great segment, Lou Williams broke that down lovely!! Gives you a new outlook on NBA life

Bro, this was crazy powerful to hear. Actually made me very happy about my 9-5 😂

SHOUTOUT LOU WILL FO TELLIN US HOW IT REALLY IS

Real spill

damn he broke that down so right now athletes are talking up its good.

Seen Lou in the club with the Migos in ATL a couple years ago. So random and so fire

Lou Will preaching 🙌

@richieheron44

2 ай бұрын

Preaching professional stupidity. No sympathy, he's happy to cheat and waste money on pointless cars. He was a great baller though

Bro a real dude 💯

Listening to the OGs always wise.

Best interview

One of my fav players of all time. Never on bs all facts 😂

I didn't need to be put on so much game. It's a cold world out here. Thanks Uncle Lou

Real talk…resonates so much if you’re over the age of 30

He preaching!

Lou will always tell The truth

real shi spoke the truth

This some real insight

Lou got that wisdom

at least hes honest , tell the truth

Spittin truth

Facts…💯

Lou will is a good story teller

That all black FIT HELLA DOPE!

Very interesting-enjoyed listening to what he had to say.

Sweet Lou! You were a fun player to watch.

Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder, always thought that but getting to know somebody takes alot of boring time that most dont want to waste

“Send her to the mall.” Hilarious!

Interesting dynamics.

I was part of an athlete management group for over 15 years. We had lots of guys who never got the big bucks retiring comfortably. Then we have guys who were paying $90k a month in child support and hanging onto minimum contracts well past their prime in order to survive.

Keep it real

Real AF

Lou will💪💪

The truth is nba players and rappers make these women worse than they would be because they spoil them with money, if it wasn’t for them a lot more women would be genuinely loving and caring 💯

@tatianadaniel3569

Ай бұрын

I mean, it's been happening. Alot of times, men still end up cheating on the woman that is loving and caring until we just don't even want to be with him anymore.

Lou kept it a buck 🙌🏾

Lou 🙏🏾 💪🏾💪🏾

Smart man

I want Lou Will to be my mentor in Life

You really have to blame the school system for making our society lack financial literacy. It's important to understand it and make sure your kids understand it as well.

@skillsmachine9164

2 ай бұрын

They get their directive from the government. And why would the government want it to be common knowledge that they take half of a millionairs contract for "taxes".

@user-mv7kh5sv9z

2 ай бұрын

The majority of it comes down to common sense. Lots of them spend as if that kind of money will be coming in like that forever. Live within your means. You don't even have to be rich for that to work for you.

@skillsmachine9164

2 ай бұрын

@@user-mv7kh5sv9z No...that part is fairly obvious. But the government taking half of someone's max contract just because they can is another issue.

@kaydee1485

2 ай бұрын

​@@user-mv7kh5sv9zyou say that but look at drunk drivers, even when it's against the law, and it literally harms them, people still do it. In the same way knowing better is always going to translate into doing better. The temptation to enjoy your money when you're constantly working hard and getting paid clouds whatever common sense most people have. High-level work usually needs high-level enjoyment to balance out.

@reddish8692

2 ай бұрын

Why blame Schools? What are parents doing?! Why is it that you don't see such behavior in certain cultures? Not all education is learnt in school

Bro speaking facts

Its easy. Don't get married, don't have kids, don't buy a car you can't afford, and don't be buying the moms a new house.

This is the truth 😢

That’s why Derek jeter waited to get married until after his playing career Either marry the chick that was with when you were broke on the come up or wait until after your career over

@davidcarvajal5739

Ай бұрын

You either be LeBron or Jeter.

Makes me think of the Richard Pryor movie ‘Brewster’s Millions’ - without the carrot at the end.

Lou been a G

Don’t forget paying taxes for every state you play a game in.

@vincesiew9923

2 ай бұрын

No fucking way, they aint even living in there

@J32_

2 ай бұрын

@@vincesiew9923crazy as hell

@vincesiew9923

2 ай бұрын

@@J32_ damn they are destined to be broke then, how tf are there this many taxes in America? Uncle Sam out of his pockets

@Cartii_

2 ай бұрын

This that Ohio Tax Education

@You1uji

2 ай бұрын

He did NOT forget. When he said " You make 5 million; 2 & a half of that gone." The 2.5 million was "gone" in Federal and State taxes. It just went over most people's heads as most are not in the highest tax bracket and do not work in multiple states.

Facts playing house is crazy

Even though players pay 15-20k a year. They get that back 2x-3x with the marketing and licensing deals the union negotiates.

my pops played sports this so real

Never take a % financial adviser.

@user-ov7uv3wx6i

2 ай бұрын

What do you mean? Take a commission FA instead? Yeah, that makes sense, to churn your accounts by trading constantly to generate commish, makes sense.

@Nerdificationing

2 ай бұрын

@starseed1641 So if you're poor, a percentage commission isn't bad (e.g. 1% of $100k portfolio is $1k p.a.) But when you're a multi millionaire it's predatory. Many financial advisers work on an hourly rate and over a year you might be talking anywhere from $500 to $10k. But if it's 1% of a 50mil contract, and they take 1% of the portfolio PER YEAR... that can mean year 1 they take ~$500k, year 2 they take say another $750k and so on... growing as your wealth grows. Do they have an incentive to grow your money much? No they generate 1% of your total portfolio per annum and can tell you everything you need to hear as they drain you.

@Nerdificationing

2 ай бұрын

@starseed1641 agreed, but NBA players are often the same till their first cheque. Then get prayed on by these predatory businessman

@jay4prez504

2 күн бұрын

Yea do it by the hour. Percents add up when the money does too

Man I’m glad reality set in on my hoop dreams. At 30 yrs old knowing how I was in my 20s I’d be deep In the hole right now

@yangasidziya3245

2 ай бұрын

This entire comment section would fall into the same trap

'Play house?' Don't get married until retirement if you don't wanna do house fr!

@Ruthless508

2 ай бұрын

There are some athletes that chose to get married and start a family after retirement.

@qtluv27

2 ай бұрын

@@Ruthless508 True. But I'm alluding to the faithful and committed part.

@user-mv7kh5sv9z

2 ай бұрын

There is this one wealthy professional soccer player in his early 30s and single. He said he refuses to get married while still active. He get "bashes" for it from time to time. His retort is "If I were to tell you some of the locker room secrets I know..." and all of a sudden ppl saying he is smart. What ppl don't understand , is you got to do what's right for you. You can only live your life on your terms

@dazzypeters6793

2 ай бұрын

​@@user-mv7kh5sv9z Exactly!! That soccer player is smart!

@Tagg25

2 ай бұрын

@@user-mv7kh5sv9zwho ?

Did an airplane deal with TD….Terrell Davis back around ‘08 and that dude was sharp…money wise. Think he has an economics degree. We got to his home airport and saw he drove a “normal car”, Chrysler 300 at the time, I think it was, had a nice but modest house. Yeah…smart dude…too bad most of these players are mo-rons🙄

Antoine Walker & Allen Iverson come to mind. The main difference is that Iverson has a US$32M Reebok check coming in 2030. I remember him saying that at one point he had 40 people living in his house with him. Leaving your homies behind seems to be the most difficult part of their career.☹☹

@bobbicampbell5233

2 ай бұрын

It not even really the homies so much (although there is that, I'm sure) as it is family. A lot of kids' parents and siblings expect them to share the wealth with them, and then they've got uncles and cousins coming out of the woodwork beyond that. Even AD had to tell his own mother "No" when she wanted him to give her her own slice of the pie, and he's got A LOT more than most of the guys LouWill's talking about.

I know he droppin gems but, we just gonna ignore my mans onesie??

To whom much is given.... #Kingdomculture

What glasses is Lou Williams wearing? Thank you

Lou Will out here looking like DThang!! Lol

"A high thousandaire"😂

Kept it 1000

💯

it takes a special kind of athlete to take that 5m and really make something of it. the expectations of you living big time cause you're in the NBA must be huge. to go against that and live modestly especially as a fringe player has gotta be difficult.

For context, he made nearly $86 million pre tax during his career (not counting sponsorships).

@ben_mxller

2 ай бұрын

Thanks, was about to look that up. Guys like him can't burn through all of that as easily as the ones he describes here - but they are also the exception

It’s not age, it’s culture, lack of education and respect for money.

2 phones like I'm Lou Will

Some athletes are father figures to young people they might never meet. But with social media kids deserve to see the good in people I pray more God fearing men come through the cracks successfully as thriving athletes who can inspire boys to mature into young men and to be Wholesome family men!

He tellin the game for what it is and the best part is he’s telling the whole truth and nothing bt the truth what u ppl see on IG when it comes to these players and being around their girlfriends and wives is damn near façade it’s fake bc they barely see each other

💯💯

Yeah lou