* Greed.
* Several former NBA players have gone broke, including well-known figures like Allen Iverson, Dennis Rodman, Shawn Kemp, and Antoine Walker, often due to a combination of poor financial management, impulsive spending, real estate or business ventures gone wrong, and high-profile gambling or personal debt. While less famous players may also face financial hardship due to lower earnings, these are some of the most prominent examples of athletes with high NBA salaries who have experienced bankruptcy or significant financial decline after their careers.
* So, we have the present situation.