I never like to count pockets, but when this type of information is presented in front of me — it’s my job to share it. While it’s really none of our business to know what happens in athletes’ private lives, the fans love to know about it.
Brooklyn Nets star Joe Johnson recently signed an agreement to keep his son near him with the son’s mother. So what did it take to make it happen? Hit the jump to find out…
Via TMZ:
Joe and Shannon Beckton recently signed an agreement that will keep her and their 6-year-old son Gavin close to Joe … and in the lap of luxury.
According to the docs … Joe will rent a new crib for Shannon in NY, for up to 5k a month … he’ll pay her moving costs … he’ll buy her a car … AND he’ll pay her $2,500 a month in child support until March when she moves to NY. Then it goes down to 2k per month.
Mind you, Joe will also pay for all private schooling, medical insurance & extracurricular activities.
Joe does have money to burn — his $126 million dollar contract equals $1.6 million per month … according to the docs.
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The agreement also says they will share joint legal & physical custody, and Gavin will live with Joe primarily in New York until Shannon moves.
Oh, and if Joe gets traded to a new team, he’ll do it all over again for Shannon — new house, new car, and moving expenses.
