Draymond Green explains NBA player licensing check distribution

Draymond Green clarified how NBA players receive licensing compensation during a recent discussion. He stated that star players like LeBron James, Steph Curry, Kawhi Leonard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Nikola Jokic receive the same licensing check amounts as younger players with less experience. According to Green, revenue generated from jersey sales and other licensing agreements is pooled and distributed equally among the players rather than based on individual sales volume. Green noted that rookies do not receive a licensing check during their first year due to the timing of the distribution cycle, which typically accounts for data from the previous year. This revenue sharing model ensures that every qualifying player receives an identical payout regardless of their individual star status or years of service in the league.

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