Former NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is now facing significant backlash after a clip of a recent podcast appearance went viral.
Beckham’s being criticized heavily for claiming that $100 million is hard to make last.
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“You give somebody a five-year, $100 million contract, what is it really?” Beckham said. “It’s five years for 60 (million). You’re getting taxed. Do the math, that’s 12 a year that you have to spend, use, save, invest, flaunt, whatever. I’mma buy a car, I’mma give my momma a house. Everything costs money. So, if you’re spending $4 million a year, that’s really $40 million over five years, eight a year.”
Through 2025, Beckham had made more than $101 million in his career. While his best years as a player were with the New York Giants, he won a Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams in 2022.
His comments immediately drew backlash and sparked debate about the validity of Beckham’s point. While professional athletes have a history of going bankrupt, even after amassing millions in career earnings, $100 million should be enough for anyone to make last.
James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker
