After signing his first contract as a rookie for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2001, you might have forgiven Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson for thinking he'd made it.But while other NFL newcomers splashed out on big houses and fast cars, the wide receiver was more focused on living frugally and developing his game.
Johnson, who enjoyed 11 seasons in the NFL, says that instead of lavishing money on a new house, he spent the first two years of his career living inside the Bengals stadium.
"You gotta remember, I stayed at the stadium the first two years because I didn't want to spend no money," Johnson told Shannon Sharpe's 'Club Shay Shay' show earlier this month.
"What's the point? Why are you telling me to go rent a house, go buy a house, or go rent a condo when everything I need is right here in the facility?
"Showers, cafeteria, TV, couch, gaming system. What's the point? I was so locked in. It wasn't about having my own space."
― omar little, Sunday, 26 February 2023 17:48 (one year ago) link