Why this NBA star earning $1.7 million only wears free team gear: 'I think long term.' (via CNBCMakeIt)
Herbert Jones may be a millionaire, but the second-year NBA player still prefers to get his clothes for free.picking out the outfits they wear to the arena before a game, the New Orleans Pelicans starter opts to dress "super comfortable" in team-provided sweatshirts and sweatpants."Save that money. That's how I think," the 24-year-old. "I'm not worried about what somebody would say about my appearance if my family is doing good or better than what they were.
"I think long term for my kids. If I have to wear Pelicans gear ... for the rest of my career, then my kids or kids' kids can go to school for free just based on what I earned in the NBA, then I'm good, I'm cool." "I'm going to keep using it until it breaks or stops working on me," Jones said "As long as it gets me to the gym, I'm cool."
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