The NBA Star Who Lost $62 Million

This NBA star earned $62 million before his 26th birthday — and then it all disappeared. Darius Miles went from East St. Louis to NBA superstardom overnight. Private jets, Nike deals, movies, fame — and a fortune that felt endless. But behind the scenes, he was carrying trauma, family tragedy, financial pressure, and a series of business deals that quietly drained everything he had. In a brutally honest essay for The Players’ Tribune, Miles explained how fast wealth can collapse when fame, vulnerability, and inexperience collide. This is the real story of how one of the NBA’s brightest young stars lost a lifetime of earnings… and what it took to rebuild from zero. Full Article: https://www.benzinga.com/personal-finance/management/25/11/48950397/ex-nba-player-who-burned-through-62m-and-filed-for-bankruptcy-after-retiring-says-when-youre-young-you-think-the-money-is-gonna-last-forever #finance #nba #business 🖥️ Try Benzinga Pro FREE with a 14 day trial: https://www.benzinga.com/pro/register 📈 Take your trading to the next level with our suite of premium research services and tools: https://www.benzinga.com/services 🌐 Find more market-moving insights at https://www.benzinga.com — your one-stop destination for the latest financial news, data, and expert analysis to stay ahead of the markets. 📲 Follow us on socials @benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🔹Free Benzinga Webinars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ2jOJNkDfI&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YTdqniRmxrvz97w3IQ61rD 🔹Benzinga Pro Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2FaHhLIrks&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3YMwoBMFXGvVMkgixFymmei&pp=gAQB 🔹Earnings Calls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2-AoCw64Ok&list=PL4k0fH8EgI3buZI5529R53wJUNd9NS4_s 🔹Premarket Playbook: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3ZVRPM7INpG--GvohnBVTnT 🔹Benzinga's All Access: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4k0fH8EgI3bQSn91atO-3lPT4V6Nwsmh 🔹Subscribe To The Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Benzinga ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⚠️ Disclaimer: Investing in financial markets carries risk, and there are no guaranteed returns. All information is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice. Always do your own research and speak with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Only invest what you can afford to lose. Past performance does not guarantee future outcomes.