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Michael Porter Jr. says NIL money beats NBA pay

Original: "That's more lit than getting paid $100 million in the NBA" - Michael Porter Jr. on NIL money

NBA forward Michael Porter Jr. said college athletes making money from name, image and likeness deals can have it better than pros, remarking that NIL money is "more lit than getting paid $100 million in the NBA." His comments add fuel to the ongoing debate over how college athletes can now out-earn some professionals before ever reaching the league.

Why now: NIL deals are transforming college sports economics, and comments from an NBA star about players earning more than pros are striking

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