07/24/2026
The NIL payment finally hits the athlete's account.
Suddenly, everyone has advice.
"Buy a new car."
"Invest in crypto."
"You don't need to worry about taxes until next year."
"Just have your parents handle it."
The problem isn't that people want to help.
The problem is that financial decisions made in the first few months of earning NIL income can have long-term consequences.
The best athletes don't build their financial future on opinions.
They build it on a strategy.
That's why having the right professionals around you matters just as much as having the right opportunities.
Who should be part of an athlete's financial team from day one?