Every person has had a phase in life when they wish to give themselves a treat. Especially when you are a part of the Dallas Cowboys, the gift could go speechlessly high. NFL legend Emmitt Smith had the intention to make a splurging purchase. But he had an unpleasant twist of events that led to him taking his business somewhere else.

Emmitt Smith got his moment with the Cowboys after they drafted the RB in 1990. He got a signing bonus that made him an overnight millionaire. But a 20-year-old Smith, a young, world-class player, intends to get himself some expensive wheels — but the incident has an unpleasant backstory.

The Dallas Cowboys legend appeared on The Players’ Tribune with NBA’s Harrison Barnes. He recounts his experience of cashing out $100,000 on a vehicle. However, a sales rep humiliated a 20-year-old Emmit.

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Smith mentions via Dallas Morning News, “I wanted to treat myself to a convertible Mercedes Benz, the SL. It was burgundy. Funny story, though. Before I actually bought the car, the car dealers treated me like I couldn’t afford the car. I walked onto the lot and I was looking at brand new cars and the sales guy took one look at me — a young African American guy — and he walked me to the used car section.”

“He said, ‘Uh, let’s try to get you into something that you can afford.’ He didn’t have a clue that I was on the Cowboys. So I looked at what he wanted me to look at, and then I said, ‘No, I’ll go with the SL. But I’m not gonna buy it from you.’ And I went to another dealer and got it there.”

Jerry Jones gave the Dallas Cowboys legend the best financial advice

Emmitt Smith’s playing days are over, and he reached the Hall of Fame tier. But the former RB did not hold back on his endeavors. The Dallas Cowboys legend transitioned himself into a full-time entrepreneur. He got himself companies in distinct sectors. Over the years, Smith had various mentors giving him advice. However, he stated that Jerry Jones gave him the best advice he had ever received.

Jones taught the Hall of Famer about money with a simple statement. The Dallas Cowboys owner said, “Have a big front door and a small back door.” Take in all that you can get while spending as minimally as possible. In simple terms, business is roaring for the Pro Football Hall of Famer.

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