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title: "Less than 600 players are in the NBA.  Another 400 or so in the NBA..."
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# Less than 600 players are in the NBA.  Another 400 or so in the NBA...

*February 19, 2024 — Comment Carrie-Anne Hoke's post*

Less than 600 players are in the NBA.  Another 400 or so in the NBA G-league (NBA's minor leagues).  NBA G league players make $40 K/year.  The typical NBA career lasts ~5 years. By contrast, there are ~4 million K-12 teachers in the US.   The average teachers makes a salary of $70 K/year + 30% benefits (pension, health insurance, etc).  It's extremely difficult to fire a teacher, and many teachers teach until age 65. So, while it's true that NBA players make millions, it's vastly easier to make a good living teaching than playing basketball.