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John Salley advocated for the NBA to offer benefits equal to those offered by European leagues. Salley argued that players should receive essentials such as a car, apartment, chaperone, and security when they sign their contracts. He stated that these perks would not only improve players' quality of life but would also help them avoid potentially harmful situations. Salley used his experiences both in the NBA and while playing overseas to exemplify the disparity in support systems. He praised NBA star LeBron James for his personal entourage, who have been trained to handle various situations. Salley also provided an example of basketball player Sebastian Telfair, whose career and $20 million Adidas endorsement were jeopardized due to a dispute over a stolen chain, resulting in a high-profile shooting. This incident reflected negatively on Telfair, leading to Adidas' decision to terminate his endorsement deal. Salley suggested that incidents like Telfair's could be prevented with better support systems for the players.
