Depends on how much he wants the money. He has made a lot, but athletes also often spend a lot, he may have less on hand than you think. After taxes, lawyers, and agents they only take home about half of what they get paid. That's still a lot, but if a guy is a free spender it can go fast. Some guys run out of money and if he can't get a deal that rich in the USA he might decide it's worth it to pad his retirement.