Athletes and Money - From Playing Contracts to Endorsement Deals · 0:00

Episode 3 of Sports Business Journal: Inside the Industry takes a look at athletes and money, from multi-million dollar playing contracts and endorsement deals, to athletes stepping off the playing field and into the boardroom, front office and owners’ box. Sports Business Journal’s Abe Madkour and Joe Lemire join Washington Capitals Assistant GM Don Fishman and host Tarik El-Bashir for expert discussion and a featured interview with Washington Mystics’ GM Jamila Wideman. 0:00 Introduction 2:29 Under Contract - Athlete Playing Contracts 6:46 Second Acts - Athletes Making Money Off the Field 10:43 Taking Command - Focus on Washington Commanders LB Bobby Wagner 12:23 Athletes Acting as Their Own Agents 13:32 Rising Up - Focus on Washington Mystics General Manager, Jamila Wideman 17:29 Money Minute 19:14 Owning It - Athletes and Team Ownership 22:21 Buy or Sell? #washingtoncapitals #NFL #lebronjames

June 30, 2025