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Brandon Jennings highlighted the challenges athletes face with financial requests. Describing it as being treated like an ATM, Jennings recounted absurd demands for money throughout his career, even during personal occasions like his child's birthday. He explained the difficulty of people approaching him for financial help around significant holidays, pointing out the insensitivity of such requests. During the conversation, Jennings emphasized the importance of young athletes gaining control over their finances early. He advocates for empowering friends rather than providing handouts, suggesting creating opportunities for them instead. Jennings also stressed the importance of recognizing "dead weight" in one's circle and focusing on those genuinely contributing to personal growth.
