Gary Payton II wants to revolutionize professional skateboard circle
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While some NBA players invest in footballGolf I’m Pickleball, Gary Payton II They chose another time with the creation of a professional skationboard. Passionate about this discipline since childhood, the rear of the warriors – challed with Royce Campbell and Sheldon Levis Skate Board Association (SBA), a mixed league of six streets skateboarding teams.
The first season, made up of ten states, will be held next summer in Lake Big Bear, California. But their ambition is the creation of a franchise in several cities, as well as in any great American sport.
System draft, income sharing, salary equality …
Each team will be composed of six sliders (three women and three men), with replacements and coaches. Men and women will be paid at the same height, and this is first in this environment. Unlike traditional competitions based on classification bonuses, SBA will offer fixed contracts, performance premiums and share in income relating to derivative products. The first choices of future draft will affect salaries over $ 100,000.
“Grow up, I’ve always wanted to be a skier. The skatepark was right next to the basketball court. I went there with my friends: Skate Park and I played basketball …” he says Before you challenge this desire to create your own league. “I wondered why there was no professional skimp league, like NFL, NBA or NHL?” We change sports and skateboarding rules. »»
The league has already recruited 18 famous slides, including Kelvin Hoefler, Manny Santiago or X Games Rian Decenzo Medalists, Pamela Rosa and Samarria Brevard.
2025-09-02 06:45:00
