Brooklyn Nets, LaMarcus Aldridge, Retires Due to Health Scare

Posted Wed, Apr 21st, 2021

Exceptional Risk Advisors Lloyds of London Coverholder

Brooklyn Nets, LaMarcus Aldridge, Retires Due to Health Scare

Disability Insurance for Athletes

The Brooklyn Nets' power forward, LaMarcus Aldridge, announced his sudden retirement earlier this month after experiencing an irregular heartbeat. Prior to his signing with the Nets in March, the seven time all-star played with the San Antonio Spurs for 5 1/2 years and with the Portland Trail Blazers for 9 years. Mr. Aldridge's previous contracts were worth $84M and $65M respectively. The 35-year-old NBA star plans to focus on his health and family.

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The largest asset athletes have is their ability to earn an income based on their extraordinary abilities. If they are unable to play, their income suddenly vanishes, and with it, the lifestyle they have built for themselves. In Mr. Aldridge's retirement announcement, he states, "You never know when something will come to an end, so make sure you enjoy it everyday". We would simply add, "...and when that something is your future income, protect it".

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