MLB
CC Sabathia
With his number retired by the Yankees, CC Sabathia’s legacy extends beyond 3,000 strikeouts to The Players Alliance and his growing institutional role in baseball’s future.
Business after sports
athlete entreprenuers
Togethxr
Founded by Alex Morgan, Sue Bird, Chloe Kim, and Simone Manuel, Togethxr is a media and commerce company turning attention in women’s sports into ownership, IP, and revenue.
sports executives
Masai Ujiri
From Nigeria to the Raptors’ front office, Masai Ujiri engineered a championship and built Giants of Africa, helping position Africa as basketball’s next growth frontier.
nba legacy
Jaylen Brown
After signing a $304M supermax, Jaylen Brown launched 741 Performance, scaled 7uice, invested in wearable tech, and built Boston XChange—prioritizing ownership over endorsement.
nba legacy
Kevin Durant
Through Thirty Five Ventures and Boardroom, Kevin Durant has built a diversified portfolio spanning venture capital, media production, and equity-driven brand partnerships.
rocnation
Roc Nation
From management and publishing to sports, film, and the Roc Nation School at LIU, Roc Nation built a vertically integrated cultural enterprise rooted in ownership.
black wealth
Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups built wealth through real estate, franchising, and mentorship under Junior Bridgeman—now facing gambling allegations.
black wealth
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie built beyond basketball—co-founding Aston Rose, investing in LootMogul, and breaking barriers in coaching and business.
athlete entreprenuers
Sir Lewis Hamilton
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton built wealth across fashion, food, film, and NFL ownership - joining the Denver Broncos ownership group in 2022.
black wealth
Troy Vincent
Troy Vincent turned Pro Bowl grit into NFL power—overseeing rules, safety, and inclusion as EVP of Football Ops. His legacy is Tall Cotton.
athlete entreprenuers
Austin Ekeler
Undrafted NFL star Austin Ekeler builds wealth through real estate, tech ventures, and philanthropy—creating permanence beyond the game.
athlete entreprenuers
The SpringHill Company
SpringHill Company, founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter grew through content, equity deals, and a global media merger an anchored blueprint of legacy.