_{A Players Newsletter: Euro League Travel ✈️ 🌏}

Euroleague Travel ✈️ 🌏

A few things to think about for this season’s upcoming travel schedule:

• Maccabi travels more than any other Euro League team and it’s not close

• Euro League average distance traveled is over 4 ½ days of travel

• Will travel effect some teams more than others?

Jaylen Brown enters a league of his own 💰

Jaylen Brown is now the highest paid player in NBA history, this may be surprising to some as he was a Second Team All-NBA selection last season.

Some factors that led to this super max contract:

• Timing… he was eligible for this extension because he made the Second Team All-NBA last season.

• New TV deal coming soon so the NBA's revenue will continue to skyrocket

• The NBA salary cap is allowed to grow (Per the Collective Bargaining Agreement) 10% per year, this is what allows these max contracts to grow year after year

The Corner 3️⃣ of our newsletter will include:

• 1 Quote

• 1 Skill to Work on

• 1 Headline to Learn From

1 Quote:

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🏝️"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."

Traveling can have a multitude of positive effects on individuals. Here are five of them:

1. Broadens Horizons and Cultural Awareness: Travel exposes you to new cultures, traditions, and ways of life. It helps you gain a broader perspective and understanding of the world, fostering cultural awareness and appreciation for diversity.

2. Personal Growth and Self-Discovery: Traveling pushes you out of your comfort zone, encouraging personal growth and self-discovery. It challenges you to adapt to new situations, boosts confidence, and helps you learn more about yourself.

3. Reduces Stress and Enhances Well-Being: Taking a break from the routine and immersing oneself in a new environment can reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. Traveling often involves engaging in enjoyable activities and can have positive effects on mental and emotional well-being.

4. Builds Memories and Experiences: Travel experiences create lasting memories that can be cherished for a lifetime. Exploring new places, meeting people, and trying new things contribute to a sense of fulfillment and happiness.

5. Promotes Interpersonal Skills and Social Connections: Traveling often involves interacting with people from different backgrounds, which can enhance interpersonal skills and social connections. It provides opportunities to make new friends, strengthen existing relationships, and develop a global network.

1 Skill to Work on: 

Reading 🧠

📚 Here are 5 benefits of reading:

1. Mental Stimulation: Reading keeps the brain active, improving cognitive function.

2. Knowledge and Learning: Books expose you to new ideas and information.

3. Vocabulary Expansion: Reading helps increase your word knowledge.

4. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence: Fictional reading enhances empathy and emotional understanding.

5. Stress Reduction and Relaxation: Reading provides an escape, reducing stress and promoting relaxation.

1 Headline to Learn From: Sean Payton Regrets Negative Statement About Broncos Previous Coach

Sean Payton (Head Coach of the Denver Broncos) is coming into his first year for the Broncos. He made some comments to the media this week that were bashful about the previous head coach. He went as far as to say that they Hackett’s time was “one of the worst coaching seasons in the history of the NFL.” 🏈

What can we learn from this?

Our words carry weight. There was no benefit to Sean Payton or anyone in the Broncos organization as a result of these comments.

Payton has since gone back on his negative comments and “intends to reach out” and apologize.

Think before we speak, especially when speaking about those that work around your team or organization. Always strive to be positive and contribute positive energy to those you are around.

Thank you for reading this newsletter. Thank you for being A Player.

See you next week! 🙏