Ballers IS WOKE
Retired NFL star Spencer Strasmore tries to reinvent himself in the business of football while mentoring current and former players through money, contracts, and life after the game. Ballers follows Spencer Strasmore, a former pro football superstar who is trying to get his finances and reputation in order after hanging up his cleats. He works the Miami scene as a mentor and dealmaker, steering younger athletes through agents, endorsements, and the daily grind that comes with big contracts. Spencer juggles his own investments and past mistakes while staying close to the locker-room culture he left behind. The series tracks how friendships, rivalries, and sudden career shifts collide with the high-stakes business surrounding the sport. Parties, negotiations, and personal setbacks keep pressure on everyone in his circle as they chase the next opportunity. As Spencer pushes deeper into mana