Recently retired Philadelphia Eagles star Desean Jackson made more than $91 million over the course of his career, but he says his financial ambitions are much greater than that … revealing he wants to be on the same level as Magic Johnson.
The 37-year-old former wideout did a sit-down with Adam22 on the “No Jumper” podcast this week after signing a one-day contract to end his career with the Birds … and he revealed while he’s grateful for the amount of cash he made throughout his career, he understands those paychecks are no longer coming.
“The hustler I am, I ain’t satisfied with the money I made in the NFL,” D-Jack said. “I would meet you today, and you wouldn’t even think I made 100 plus million in NFL. Because guess what? That money right there, that’s going to make my future be cool for my kids.”
“But right now, I still need bread, so I’m out here getting all type of stuff, going private equity, real estate … S***, f*** the NFL. That s*** was cool, but what’s next? I’m trying to go touch some Magic Johnson-type s***.”
Of course, Magic has made a name for himself off the court … investing in, among other successful businesses, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Sparks and Washington Commanders. His net worth has now crossed the billion-dollar mark.
Jackson went on to explain he is trying to build a bigger empire than just being good at catching footballs … and based off his delivery, he’s hellbent on making it happen.