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It comes as no surprise that NBA players are among the wealthiest athletes in the world. Moreover, their extravagant, larger-than-life lifestyle that comes with that million-dollar wealth can extend to their families as well. Though they might be able to afford the world’s finest luxuries, NBA players have frequently been associated with personal and relationship struggles, regardless of the era in which they play.
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Davis explains the high divorce rate among NBA players
High-profile divorces involving stars such as Shaquille and Shaunie O’Neal, Jason and Joumana Kidd, or Tim and Amy Duncan, just to name a few, have contributed to that perception. And Glen “Big Baby” Davis believes there is a deeper reason behind some of those difficulties.
In his view, NBA players can become so accustomed to the lifestyle of professional basketball that they struggle to adjust to ordinary family life.
“Your wife doesn’t know how to help, right? If you don’t communicate and let her know that you’re vulnerable. Or, ‘Hey, my mind’s f–ked up.’ The divorce rate of NBA basketball players is super, super high. That’s the issue,” Davis said. “You’re in the house… as a player, I’m f–ked up. I’m bad vibes. I got to go take the trash out three times a day. Like I got to go make sure the baby got the bottle in there like it’s a whole different world.”
“Big Baby” wants NBA players to be open to counseling
There is no denying that, between an 82-game schedule, constant team practices, and traveling, an NBA player misses out on quality time with their wife and loved ones, all due to professional obligations. However, it all sets their schedule apart.
The majority of NBA players are entitled to someone else doing their daily chores for them, so much so that their only task at hand is to keep themselves healthy and in top shape. That is why Davis explained that the real challenge arrives when an athlete’s professional career comes to an end.
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When the contests on the hardwood and structured routine disappear, an NBA player may suddenly find himself spending much more time at home with his wife and family. According to Davis, adapting to the new reality can be difficult. That is why he believes NBA players should consider counseling to better understand the emotional and lifestyle changes that come with leaving the game.
“This is so important,” Davis concluded. “Athletes need to have counseling, especially with their significant other when they leave the game. You’re different. I think that’s why divorce rates are so high because when he leaves the game, she doesn’t know what to do.”
Counseling can help
Be it media fame or female attention, NBA players have access to opportunities or experiences that most people never encounter. But those “privileges” do not necessarily prepare someone for the emotional challenges of maintaining a relationship, especially after their careers end.
Counseling can never guarantee the success of a marriage, but it will definitely give athletes and their partners better opportunities to communicate and understand one another during major life changes.
The transition from being a professional athlete to living a more conventional daily life can be difficult, and having the right support system can make the adjustment easier. And perhaps that’s the most important message that Davis wants to convey.
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