It depends on where you are in the country. For example in New York you get about 40,000 and in Atlanta you get 35,000 a month on basic without sponsors. But if you are sponsored you get a major bonus for sponsors like Nike,Adidas,or Puma who might give you and extra 100,000 a month.
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