6 money tips from pro athletes Isaiah Thomas and Dexter Fowler — and their financial advisor
Malerapaso | Istock | Getty Images HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Professional athletes are faced with a difficult task early in their careers — learning to deal with big sums of cash as they're thrust into stardom, often at a young age. Isaiah Thomas, an all-star basketball player, and major league baseball player Dexter Fowler sat down with CNBC at the Future Proof wealth festival to discuss the money lessons they've learned during their professional careers. Financial advisor Joe McLean, who works with Fowler and Thomas, also shared advice from working with wealthy athletes such as NBA star Klay Thompson and pro golfer Sergio Garcia. Here are six of their best money tips. 1. Save more than you spend Isaiah Thomas during the NBA All-Star Game in 2016. Elsa | Getty Images Sport | Getty Images "Once I got money, once my professional career started, learning how to save was the most important thing I learned," said Thomas, 33, a point guard who's currently a free age...