Former NFL star LaDainian Tomlinson lives in the Dallas area and the violence nearby hit close to home. He spoke with TMZ about how athletes need to do more when it comes to social issues but sometimes are hesitant because of the threat of losing money. He has hopes that the incidents of the past week will serve as a wake up call to some of his peers but he seems to understand why things are the way they are. He does have hopes that one NBA player in particular can use his power to bring more awareness.
(Video) NFL: This House Is Insane! Ladainian Tomlinson’s Mansion For Sale, Complete With Own Movie Trailer
If you have an extra $3.5 million dollars laying around you could move into the mansion of retired NFL star Ladainian Tomlinson. The 13-acre property sits on two lots in an ultra-private community just outside of San Diego, complete with 10,000 square feet of living space. There are five bedrooms, six bathrooms, A resort style pool with a ROPE BRIDGE and waterfalls, private basketball court, wall aquarium and has a SECRET ROOM that’s only accessible through a door behind a bookcase. Everything can be seen in this movie trailer that is being used to sell the home. Hit the jump.
Sports: Keeping It Real?! LaDainian Tomlinson Thinks Mark Sanchez Has No Future as Starting QB
When the man is right, he’s right. This might be hard for Sanchez and some Jets fans to hear, but I have to agree with LaDainian. I think it’s a wrap for Sanchez (even if Sanchez loving Rex Ryan isn’t ready to admit it). Former teammate LaDainian Tomlinson doesn’t see a future for Sanchez as a starter. Check out what he had to say & weigh in…
(Video) NFL: LaDainian Tomlinson Speaks on Retirement & Manti Te’o
In April the Chargers asked LaDainian Tomlinson to come back from retirement and he declined their offer. Is he having second thoughts?! A reporter asked him about it again. Check out what he had to say…
NFL: San Diego Chargers Asked LaDainian Tomlinson To Come Back From Retirement
Before running back LaDainian Tomlinson retired he did not have a good relationship with the San Diego Chargers general manager A.J Smith. With a new GM and people in charge, things are different over in San Diego and they apparently want LT back. Read more after the jump.
