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Sebastian Telfair spoke about young athletes getting married. Sebastian argued that players often get married at a young age under external and internal pressures, believing that having a family would appeal to the family-oriented audience of the NBA. He felt that nobody was advocating for the athletes and helping them to understand the complexities of their decisions. He also mentioned that high divorce rates are eating into players' wealth, which is a largely overlooked issue. Addressing the misconception that all players earn a fortune, he highlighted that more than half the league earns between $1 million and $4 million. Despite the fact that the NBA is contemplating strategies to protect its players, he urged athletes to understand the financial implications before tying the knot. Sebastian also briefly touched on his career, communities' perceptions, and the importance of leading a modest lifestyle in the public eye.
