I'm a former NBA player. Basketball helped me to financially support my family, but I made some mistakes with my money along the way.

• 11/30/2024, 5:29 AM
• businessinsider.com

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This as-told-to essay is based on a transcribed conversation with 42-year-old Alex Acker, based in Como, Italy, about managing wealth as a professional athlete. The following has been edited for length and clarity.