1059: Black Wealth Matters: NBA Sports Agent Dominique Stapleton

Published: June 22, 2020, 11:16 a.m.

According to the National Bureau of Economic Research,\xa015.7% of NFL players have filed for bankruptcy\xa0within twelve years of retiring. A\xa0Sports Illustrated\xa0article reports that 78% of NFL players and 60% of NBA players face major financial challenges post retirement.

Dominique Stapleton is not only a sports agent, she is a financial educator to her clients who desperately need literacy and guidance. After working with athletes on their money for a few years Dominique wanted to offer her clients more. This year, she became a Certified NBA sports agent and vows to be the bridge between athlete success off and on the field.