![I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/42-new-york-knicks-shoots-807646765.jpg)
I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun
![Fact check: Did Spencer Haywood lose out on $2.8 billion and the opportunity to become NBA's first billionaire? Fact check: Did Spencer Haywood lose out on $2.8 billion and the opportunity to become NBA's first billionaire?](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/07/83d4a-16902948578558-1920.jpg)
Fact check: Did Spencer Haywood lose out on $2.8 billion and the opportunity to become NBA's first billionaire?
![Spencer Haywood Explains How He Missed Out $2.1 Billion From Nike | Fadeaway World | wenatcheeworld.com Spencer Haywood Explains How He Missed Out $2.1 Billion From Nike | Fadeaway World | wenatcheeworld.com](https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/wenatcheeworld.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/5/91/59131b4c-c04b-5a9d-aa3d-c67625169177/65185c84797d7.image.jpg?resize=400%2C300)
Spencer Haywood Explains How He Missed Out $2.1 Billion From Nike | Fadeaway World | wenatcheeworld.com
![TIL that roughly 30 years ago, NBA Legend Spencer Haywood chose $100,000 upfront over a 10% stake in Nike. Had he accepted the original offer, his holdings in Nike would be worth a whopping $8.62 billion. : r/todayilearned TIL that roughly 30 years ago, NBA Legend Spencer Haywood chose $100,000 upfront over a 10% stake in Nike. Had he accepted the original offer, his holdings in Nike would be worth a whopping $8.62 billion. : r/todayilearned](https://external-preview.redd.it/qDKScbiiA3GzT6A3a7vECf_ufz_XcqJOUKoVOMOvi2k.jpg?auto=webp&s=761958d2c717b33a6e77fef8242d07bcbcf84601)
TIL that roughly 30 years ago, NBA Legend Spencer Haywood chose $100,000 upfront over a 10% stake in Nike. Had he accepted the original offer, his holdings in Nike would be worth a whopping $8.62 billion. : r/todayilearned
![After Magic Johnson missed out on $5.2 billion, another Lakers legend revealed that he missed out on $2 billion because of rent issues After Magic Johnson missed out on $5.2 billion, another Lakers legend revealed that he missed out on $2 billion because of rent issues](https://staticg.sportskeeda.com/editor/2023/09/61102-16959604563695-1920.jpg)
After Magic Johnson missed out on $5.2 billion, another Lakers legend revealed that he missed out on $2 billion because of rent issues
REAL KINGS GIVE 🔴👑 on Instagram: "A bad agent, an $8bn mistake, or is hindsight just a beautiful thing. Nike's first NBA athlete Spencer Haywood took $100k one time payment instead of
Imagine missing out on $2 billion. 😳 Spencer Haywood missed out on the opportunity of a lifetime with Nike. Watch the latest episode of… | Instagram
![Retro Awesomeville on X: "Spencer Haywood was approached by Nike in its early days to promote the brand's sneakers. The offer was $100,000 or 10 percent ownership in the company... He took Retro Awesomeville on X: "Spencer Haywood was approached by Nike in its early days to promote the brand's sneakers. The offer was $100,000 or 10 percent ownership in the company... He took](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EuQ54diXEAM-mNZ.jpg)
Retro Awesomeville on X: "Spencer Haywood was approached by Nike in its early days to promote the brand's sneakers. The offer was $100,000 or 10 percent ownership in the company... He took
![Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan": Taking Credit for NBA's $50 Billion Profits, Spencer Haywood Reveals the Impact of His Lawsuit on the League - The SportsRush Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan": Taking Credit for NBA's $50 Billion Profits, Spencer Haywood Reveals the Impact of His Lawsuit on the League - The SportsRush](https://cdn-wp.thesportsrush.com/2023/09/222b8373-nba-74.jpg)
Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan": Taking Credit for NBA's $50 Billion Profits, Spencer Haywood Reveals the Impact of His Lawsuit on the League - The SportsRush
Open Court - In 1973, Spencer Haywood had a choice of contract. He could choose between $100,000 or 10% of Nike. Haywood took the $100k. Today, that 10% is worth $12.4 billion dollars. 👀 - Drew | Facebook
![TIL basketball star Spencer Haywood chose $100k up front over a 10% stake in then young company Nike for endorsing their shoes. Today that 10% would be worth more than 8 billion TIL basketball star Spencer Haywood chose $100k up front over a 10% stake in then young company Nike for endorsing their shoes. Today that 10% would be worth more than 8 billion](https://external-preview.redd.it/DW8rRq04SHvKJN1XD2Ei7jEOmGvspYlmJ06j9q-zY78.jpg?auto=webp&s=a816fbe16e8714d2d14e083bca3fe22e1c16f62c)
TIL basketball star Spencer Haywood chose $100k up front over a 10% stake in then young company Nike for endorsing their shoes. Today that 10% would be worth more than 8 billion
![I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun](https://www.the-sun.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2023/07/SC-Spencer-Haywood-Off-Plat-copy.jpg?strip=all&quality=100&w=1920&h=1080&crop=1)
I should have been the NBA's first billionaire but my agent sold Nike shares to get his cut of deal now worth $2.8b | The US Sun
![Spencer Haywood Uses Experience & Vision to Build a Better Future - Sports Illustrated FanNation Kicks News, Analysis and More Spencer Haywood Uses Experience & Vision to Build a Better Future - Sports Illustrated FanNation Kicks News, Analysis and More](https://www.si.com/.image/ar_4:3%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_xy_center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200%2Cx_1555%2Cy_640/MjAxMDQ5Mjc5OTIwMzUwODgy/haywood-basketball.jpg)