For some NBA draftees who overcame adversity, making the transition to fame and fortune is no slam dunk
- Written by Rob Book, Associate Professor of Cultural Sport Psychology, University of Southern Denmark
NBA rookies must navigate their way over a series of pitfalls.Credit: Jon Enoch Photography Ltd via Getty ImagesWhen a young athlete is drafted into the NBA – as 58 players were on June 22, 2023 – it is often seen as a life-changing event. The money makes it so.
Salaries for first-round draft picks this year are projected to range from a...





