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Carton pointed out that for many athletes, the financial blinkers stay on until it's too late—they believe they're invincible and can always bounce back from injuries or setbacks. Beckham's string of injuries, including a torn ACL during the Super Bowl, exemplifies how resilience on the field does not always translate to stability off it.
The Human Cost Behind the Headlines
The conversation also touched on societal attitudes, particularly how some people seem to gloat or root against Beckham as he struggles financially. Carton made it clear that he doesn’t share this sentiment; he recognizes that losing vast amounts of money, especially for someone who was once among the highest-paid athletes, is profoundly sad.