Millionaire Star Athlete Loses It All Due To Poor Financial Planning And Becomes McDonalds Worker

David Harrison

Former NBA basketball player, David Harrison, who had earned $4,400,000 during his pro career with the Indiana Pacers, ended up broke and working at fast food restaurant McDonalds for minimum wage. His story is a sobering reminder of the perils of poor financial planning.

First of all, Harrison should be commended for obtaining honest employment at McDonalds, which must have been an emotionally difficult experience, after playing professional sports for millions of dollars. Harrison should also be applauded, as he is one of the few who actually made it to the pros, which is an accomplishment in itself.

However, as the Judiciary Report has done many times in the past, let's take a look at what transpired regarding his finances, with the hope of helping other athletes avoid similar pitfalls. Harrison was overextended, having made too many financial commitments regarding a lavish home, cars and helping others in his family and circle. His home went into foreclosure and his cars in jeopardy of  repossession. He also owed child support payments.

The Judiciary Report has emphasized in the past, it is best to purchase a starter home (equity), rather than paying rent, when the financial opportunity presents itself. As your income increases, you can rent out the starter home and upgrade to an affordably larger property (Olympic Athletes Should Seek To Make The Most Of Their Money And Career Opportunities).

Many times mortgage professionals pre-qualify individuals for mortgages based on the first one or two years of income, which often declines. The athlete purchases a home for the maximum amount they qualified for, when their income often changes year after year. Many stars' homes have gone into foreclosure for this reasons. Ask in advance what the payments will be for your mortgage and make sure it will be something within your means in the long-term.

Buying too many cars can also create financial problems. Motor vehicles depreciate the second you take them off the car lot. Therefore, be mindful of what you buy and the fact it will not be worth nowhere near as much in the coming years (so don't take on too much).

Harrison revealed he did not have a university degree to fall back on when his career ended after a few short years. Some, not many athletes, go to university in the off season, which is a great way to obtain a degree. As stated in the past, it is also wise to start a small business, which can create steady income.
Harrison also developed a drug problem, smoking marijuana everyday during the off-season, which spilled over into his game when his downtime was over. He was suspended and fined for violating league rules with marijuana use.

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From McDonald's All-American to McDonald's worker: How David Harrison lost his way after the NBA

By Marc J. Spears March 13, 2015 1:58 AM Yahoo Sports - David Harrison was the 29th overall pick of the 2004 NBA draft. Former Indiana Pacers center David Harrison, a little more than a decade removed from being a first-round pick in the NBA draft, has struggled to make a consistent living since his basketball career ended – to the point he said he took a job working at McDonald's two years ago.

"I was embarrassed because of where I could be in life," Harrison told Yahoo Sports. "Everybody has to work and make a living somehow. I have two children. They don't care where I work. They just need to eat. "People were showing up trying to take my car. My house was in foreclosure. I didn't have any income. I just had everything going out. I have child support to one son. I have a really big family and I have to take care of them, even through I'm not playing in the NBA. I needed money."

Harrison made $4.4 million before taxes during four seasons with Indiana and also played in China professionally for three seasons. He said almost all of that money is gone. Now 32 and without a college degree, Harrison said he's having a hard time finding a job. "An NBA career is a fragile thing," said Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle, who coached Harrison with the Pacers. "It tips on the slimmest of margins one way or the other. There are a lot of guys who get a taste of it. David had some pretty good years for us when I was there."  

Harrison played in the McDonald's All-America Game in 2001 after being a two-time Mr. Basketball in Tennessee. The 2004 All-Big 12 first-team pick was a starter in three seasons at Colorado and averaged 17 points and 8.8 rebounds as a junior during the 2003-04 season. The Pacers drafted him with the 29th overall selection in the first round of the 2004 NBA draft. ...

Harrison said he smoked marijuana in the offseason during his first three seasons, but not during the season. Frustrated with his role under O'Brien and his lack of playing time, Harrison said he smoked weed daily – including before and after practices – during the 2007-08 season. He was suspended five games that season for violating the league's anti-drug policy because of his marijuana use...

Harrison became a free agent following the 2007-08 season and never played in the NBA again. He averaged 5.0 points and 2.9 rebounds over four seasons with Indiana. He played professionally in China the next three seasons and played eight games for the D-League Reno Bighorns during the 2011-12 season. He last played for the Dallas Mavericks' summer league team in 2012. Harrison hasn't received any calls from NBA teams over the past three seasons. Nor have there been any overseas offers...

 

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More Proof The U.S. Economy Is In Decline As McDonalds And Walmart Hit Sales Slumps And Hostess Goes Out Of Business

Barack Obama

The Obama Administration's economic policies are not working. The Judiciary Report has stated and reiterated this point since 2009, offering positive solutions to fix the problems. However, the Obama Administration has chosen another line that is not producing positive economic results. When U.S. giants McDonalds and Walmart are experiencing very noticeable sales declines shocking Wall Street and another symbol of Americana, Hostess, makers of the Twinkie snack, closes its doors, things are very bad.

Barack Obama

Some conspiracy theorists will claim these corporations are conspiring to make Obama look bad, but who in their right mind would damage their own multinational companies, losing billions and or closing their doors, to get at a president. It's time to face facts. Things are bad with the economy. There is still a financial crisis. There was no recovery. 

 

Hostess

Serious government budget cuts need to be made. Taxes need to be raised on the rich (personal income, not corporate). The corporate sector needs to be cleaned up. Criminals are still in business in the corporate sector, damaging not contributing to the economy. The nation cannot afford four more years of financial failure.

Michelle Obama Lectures Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas About Fast Food But What About President Obama

Note 8-16-12: in this article yesterday, I wrote the word "crisps" instead of "chips." I knew better, but was rushing to finish the column on time. Sorry for the typo.

 

First Lady Michelle Obama and Gabby Douglas on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno

U.S. First Lady, Michelle Obama, lectured gold medal winning gymnast, Gabby Douglas, because she treated herself to food at McDonalds after her extraordinary win (it seems quite a few of the athletes like it, as gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt appears to be in love with their Chicken McNuggets - they really need to give him an endorsement deal). But I digress...

There's a phrase that goes "Charity begins at home." The Judiciary Report is also of the belief preaching begins at home. As stated before, President Barack Obama only eats healthy food in the presence of his wife, Mrs. Obama. However, when her back is turned, it's on. May I point to the evidence:

Exhibit A: Here the president is scene demolishing what appears to be a chicken leg (I can't tell anymore because he's destroyed it) like it is going out of style (that bird didn't have a chance):

Exhibit B: In this picture, the president is seen inhaling a piece of pizza like his life depended on it:

Exhibit C: Oh and here the president is attempting to fit half of a hamburger in his mouth like Fred Flintstone:

Exhibit D: I'm not even sure what that is, it could be pancakes loaded with syrup, but whatever it is, it is gone: 

Exhibit E: Let's not forget about dessert:   

 

And do notice, Mrs. Obama isn't in any of these pictures. I rest my case. By the way, is Obama's obsession with fast food really healthy (*look of condescension*). Oh, the hypocrisy of some people (*writer says while biting into a delicious, crispy KFC chicken wing*). What was I talking about again? The chicken wing distracted me.

Side Bar: You notice a lot of the athletes at the Olympics were having fast food cravings they had to postpone until winning. There's Bolt with the McNuggets. Jessica Ennis made dash for the fries (chips) after her race. The Brown-Lee brothers were talking about devouring pizza and fries (chips).

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Facebook IPO Being Described As Lackluster In Light Of Shares Falling

Mark Zuckerberg

The Facebook IPO that hit Wall Street in America yesterday, described as the biggest of its kind, is being described as "lackluster" and one that "fizzled." Prices initially rose, then dropped to $38.00 per share, forcing stockbrokers to intervene in propping up the price.

This is well below the value of other companies, such as Facebook contemporary Google and investment titan Berkshire Hathaway. On the eve of the initial public offering, General Motors yanked $10,000,000 in ads from Facebook, stating they did not work, having no consumer impact.

"The Social Network" movie

The most valuable companies in America are Apple, Wal-Mart and McDonalds. Facebook has entertained many, but for overall, sustainable value, the Judiciary Report is of the belief, social networking can be fickle and other companies with a more solid business plan and durable products, have a better chance for long term sustainability.

After all, look what happened to MySpace. One minute it was the biggest thing in social networking, the next people stopped using it and Rupert Murdoch was forced to sell it for next to nothing, compared to what he paid for it a few years prior.

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Charges Dismissed Against McDonalds Cashier Who Claimed Self-Defense When Attacked By Two Customers

Rayon McIntosh

Today charges were dismissed against former McDonalds cashier, Rayon McIntosh, for hitting two aggressive customers with a cooking rod, after they slapped him across the face, hopped the restaurant's counter and threatened to repeatedly stab him (McDonalds Cashier Beats Customers With A Metal Rod For Slapping Him Across The Face).

7-weeks ago, the Judiciary Report labeled the incident as one that could be categorized in court as "self-defense." One week later, McIntosh's attorney entered a plea of "self-defense" on his behalf (McDonalds Cashier Accused Of Beating Two Violent Customers Claims Self-Defense In Court).

McIntosh was held for two months at Rikers Island prison in New York, but has been released this month, due to prosecutors dropping the charges, when the grand jury refused to indict. McIntosh stated he is elated to be released and is planning to sue the McDonalds restaurant in the Village, as he and other co-workers begged the owner of the franchise in question, Carmen Paulino, to get security, via off duty New York Police Department (NYPD) officers, but she refused, stating it is not in her "financial interest."

At the root of this issue is two overly aggressive customers that caused a world of trouble for McDonalds and their cashier that was undeserved. They knew better, as in all my years I have never seen anyone do such a thing at McDonalds or any other restaurant.

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Rayon McIntosh

As the Judiciary Report claimed two weeks ago would be the most plausible scenario, McDonalds’ cashier, Rayon McIntosh, has claimed self-defense in the beating of two violent female customers that physically attacked him without provocation.

The women were seen on video slapping him in the face for no reason, then jumping the counter, while treating to “cut him up” for daring to follow store procedure in scanning a $50 bill they submitted to pay for their meals.

Warning: Video contains violence and profanity

Some McDonalds restaurants do not even accept currency above a $20 bill, due to counterfeit issues with higher denominations. These women should not have attacked McIntosh for doing his job. It was outrageous. I have never seen anyone jump a food service counter and go after a cashier. It is wrong and very unwise.

Legally speaking, further threatening to stab McIntosh, puts the ball further in his court, pardon the pun, for grabbing a cooking rod to beat them back as they charged forward and allegedly kept trying to get back up. The other scenario would have been McIntosh retreating to the back of the restaurant, where he could have been beaten, stabbed and or killed by the two women that threatened to “cut him up.” It is now up to a jury to decide.

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McDonalds Cashier Beats Customers With A Metal Rod For Slapping Him Across The Face

McDonalds Cashier Beats Customers With A Metal Rod For Slapping Him Across The Face

Warning: Graphic Violence And Language

31-year-old Mc Donalds cashier, Rayon McIntosh, 31, an ex-convict that served time for manslaughter, reacted very badly when two belligerent female customers grew angry at him, for following store procedures in scanning a $50 bill they submitted to pay for their food at the restaurant. Denise Darbeau and Rachel Edwards, became confrontational, began cussing and swearing at him, even jumped over the counter to further attack McIntosh in the restaurant.

McIntosh, in a rage, went for a metal rod, returned and began hitting the women with it to beat them back as they approached. One suffered a fractured skull and a broken arm, the other a "deep cut on the head." Both women and the cashier have been charged in the incident.

A lot of lessons can be learned from this regrettable story. The top one being learn to control your temper and do not resort to violence. An experienced defense attorney will claim McIntosh was acting in self-defense, after being unreasonably attacked and pursued, but the prosecution will argue it was excessive force. The women had no business slapping him and jumping behind the counter. But it can be stated he used too much force in subduing the threat to his safety. It is also sad that McIntosh reacted as forcefully as he did, considering McDonalds gave him a chance as an ex-con to obtain gainful employment.

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Japanese Scientists Create Edible Doo Doo Steaks

When I think science, I have inspiring thoughts of diseases being cured. Not people making burgers out of poo. However, Japanese scientists have done just that. They've synthesized excrement, making steak out of doo doo. I'm at a loss for words. A "turd burger." Really, now. I've heard of pooh sticks, not poo steaks.

I'm all for recycling, but not like this. I think I'll pass on this one. I would also hate to be on the marketing team trying to come up with the ad plans for it. And to think people are complaining about Ronald McDonald, when this was looming.

Most people have had a few meals in their lifetime and left the table figuratively thinking it tasted like doo-doo. But for the first time, they would not be exaggerating. I don't know how anyone could swallow such a thing, when in the back of their mind, they knew where it came from (the back of their butt). What's for dessert? toilet paper?

Side Bar: On a somewhat related note, did you know it was discovered, Al Qaeda members found out if you eat your poop, you'll die (yes, geniuses, I know). To avoid torture, this became an option for them when Dick Cheney was Vice President and George W. Bush was in charge.

Flavor Flav Ripped Off KFC

KFC

Rapper and reality TV star, Flavor Flav, has ripped off KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) with his own fast food restaurant launched this month, FFC (Flavor's Fried Chicken). How unoriginal and disgraceful. No word from Kentucky Fried Chicken, regarding how they view the blatant trademark and copyright infringement.

FFC rather than KFC

Not only are the restaurants' names and logo very similar, infringing KFC's trademark, the menus are virtually the same. To add insult to injury, Flavor Flav unwisely opened it right next door to a KFC. Would it not have been more honorable and decent to have bought a KFC franchise than to have broken the law in completely ripping them off.

A portion of FFC's menu

This is very similar to the film "Coming To America" where "McDonalds" was ripped off by a restaurant named "McDowells." The rip off replicated "McDonalds" to the tee, but crazily claimed they are different because the former has "The golden arches" whereas "McDowells" has the "the golden arcs." However, it was still the exact same restaurant, just a similar new name.

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Thousands Of Dead Birds In Arkansas = Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

Thousands of dead birds have mysteriously fallen from the sky in former U.S. President Bill Clinton's home state of Arkansas. Scientists don't know what to make of it, but I do. Now pay attention closely. You know Clinton A/K/A "Bubba" who is white, is considered the first black President of the United States, due to his negro-like behavior (playing the saxophone, eating at McDonalds...a lot and opening an office in Harlem).

http://www.hulu.com/watch/4169/saturday-night-live-clinton-at-mcdonalds

You also know black people love chicken (white people reading the site, don’t repeat that joke). So, maybe Bubba got a little peckish and wanted a snack. Either that or another Arkansas institution, Wal-Mart, is having a sale on chicken (their prices are suspiciously low). I hope I've clarified this environmental mystery for you. You're welcome. Do you see what happens when you open your mind.

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"Shameless" & "Skins" Couple Slammed By Victim's Parent Due To Murder Attempt

Kaya Scodelario and Elliott Tittensor

Shameless" star Elliott Tittensor, 20, who deliberately rammed an 18-year-old fan with his BMW, as girlfriend "Skins" star, Kaya Scodelario, 18, callously sat in the passenger seat, has been slammed by the teen's mother.

Katie Preston, Kaya Scodelario and Elliott Tittensor

Lulu Taddei, the mother of severely injured 18-year-old, Oliver Flint, who was on life support, stated from his hospital room, "The eye specialist has said he has lost the sight of his left eye and the vision in his right is very blurred and getting worse because of nerve damage. How can anyone do such a thing? It was inhuman. For a few hours we honestly believed he was going to die. Then when he came round I had to break the news to him about his eyes. He is struggling to come to terms with it and keeps asking me, 'Will I be able to see again Mum?' We are just praying that his remaining eye improves."

Oliver Flint

Flint spotted Kaya Scodelario at a Kentish Town McDonalds in North London. He asked the actress if he could borrow her phone, as his mobile's battery had died and he sought to call his brothers. Scodelario and her boyfriend, Tittensor, ignored the teen, who had just left a bowling facility, celebrating his brother's birthday.

Oliver Flint and mother, Lulu Taddei

His mother Lulu stated to the Sun Newspaper in London, "Oliver had had a few drinks, but certainly wasn't drunk. He asked Kaya if he could borrow her phone but she ignored him. He then went and asked the young man who was sitting in the car. We think the car was going at about 40mph when it braked really hard and Oliver flew into the road and hit his head on the kerb. But the young man in the car apparently just drove off without a second thought or care for him."

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Elliott Tittensor and Kaya Scodelario

Actor, Elliott Tittensor, 20 and his girlfriend, actress, Kaya Scodelario, 18, have made headlines in Britain, due to an attempted murder bid against a fan, who stood in front of their BMW, at a Kentish Town McDonalds in London, England.

Regular readers should remember the articles the Judiciary Report published on the vile television show "Skins" their involvement in Kabbalah and the Aisha v. FBI case. It is the most depraved teen show on the air (Top BBC Executive Charged As Pedophile, BBC's "Doctor Who" Admits Using People's Names, Image And Likeness In Scripts, Madonna Violates The Privacy Of Minors, Did They Learn Nothing From Heath Ledger, Teens Rushed To Hospital After Mimicking BBC Show). Scodelario was also under consideration to front Madonna & her daughter's Material Girls clothing line.

This latest incident involving the couple, resulted in Tittensor's arrest on attempted murder charges. An unnamed 18-year-old fan saw Tittensor at a local McDonalds and tried to speak to him. He ignored the teenager, who followed him outside, continuing an effort to strike up a conversation.

Tittensor, got into his vehicle, where his girlfriend Scodelario waited. The teenager stood in front of the BMW still trying to speak to the actor. What happened next is under police investigation, as one or both of the vehicle's occupants thought it a good idea to ram the teenager with the motor car, which sent him flying and onto the curb, where he hit his head.

The teen sustained serious head injuries, which pose a threat to his life and doctors believe he may have been rendered blind, due to the forceful blow. Tittensor and Scodelario fled the scene, leaving the teen for dead.

This should not have happened. If the young man was such a bother, due to standing in front of the vehicle, the logical and humane thing to do, would have been to call the police. I find it hard to believe this young man threw himself on the bonnet, risking head injury, blindness and death. Furthermore, why flee the scene if you two are innocent. The couple also face potential lawsuits from the victim's family.

Kentish Town, North London McDonalds where the incident occurred (Photo credit: The Sun)

As mentioned on this site previously, in the lawsuit Aisha v. FBI and to the FBI a few years ago in documents, before anyone else did, members of Kabbalah, believe in an Anthony Pellicano tactic of attempting to run over innocent people with cars, to teach them a lesson for offending them.

Years after my assertions were made regarding this matter, I was vindicated in my statements, as the 2008 Anthony Pellicano criminal trial, revealed for the first time, this same vehicular misconduct that transpired against me, also happened to Los Angeles Times writer Anita Busch and a wealthy Las Vegas businessman, who were illegally placed under surveillance and wiretapped by the aforementioned private investigator.

Anthony Pellicano was convicted in the 2008 criminal case and sentenced to 15-years in prison. The disgraced, vicious private investigator also faces additional charges and trials. This form of criminal misconduct is quite sick and a massive felony, posing a serious danger to the public.

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