Oct 26
2009All people are fond of something, and for sports enthusiasts, of course everyone has a sports icon that he/she idolizes. However, do you have any idea how much does the companies spend just to make these famous icons play and for you to see them in action at the court? If you do not, I will give you a pinch if information.
Talking about basketball, who would not know the name “Kobe Bryant”? However, does anyone also know that he has been the record holder of having the most expensive Basketball contract of all time? Therefore, he is like a luxury car for Lakers. His 7-year contract with Los Angeles Lakers was worth $136,400,000. Though he had been instrumental in leading the Lakers to 3 consecutive championships (2000-2002), the team have never won another NBA championship right after they decided to part ways with O’Neal in favor of Kobe despite the numerous awards and achievements he have received.
On the other hand, in the field of Auto Racing, no racer would forget the name Fernando Alonso. Even though McLaren has made him the highest paid driver, he still didn’t waited for the four year-contract to expire just to decide whether he would continue his career with McLaren or not. Being the third youngest driver ever to start Formula One Race, this man really rocked the road for $160,000,000.
While in the football arena, Michael Vick would be the most expensive player. At a price of $167,000,000, he had then signed a contract with the Falcons joining Tommy Nobis, Steve Bartkowski and Aundray Bruce.
You are not a baseball fan if you do not know or have not heard of Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees. Also known as, Mr. Yankee, the $189,000,000.00 paid athlete was the captain of his team. He has already played in nine All-Star games, has represented his own team, and was able to rank in the top ten production categories of hits, runs, and batting average where he was second, fourth, and a second placer respectively. On the other hand, his teammate Alex Rodriguez, has a rate way too better than his. This man rocks the baseball court by the price of $257,000,000. | Sports sunglasses |