Though there are still stories like that today, they are fewer and fewer in number, especially in the area of professional sports. The narrative has changed. Stories of many professional athletes go from rags to riches to rags, such as the case of former NBA star and Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson. And there is an interesting twist in all of his financial globetrotting that leaves you wondering if he can indeed avoid a ragtime ending. During his playing years he had a number laken endorsement deals, adding to his coffers. Most wealthy people agree that in order to achieve and keep your hard earned wealth you need to have a fair amount of discipline.