Tony Snell Misses NBA Deadline, Ineligible for Family Health Benefits

Despite public support, the guard's bid for retirement benefits to cover his autistic sons' healthcare falls short.

Tony Snell, a 32-year-old guard with nine years of NBA experience, missed the deadline to sign with an NBA team, making him ineligible for retirement benefits that would cover healthcare for his autistic sons.
Charles Barkley and other figures publicly advocated for Snell's signing to ensure his family could receive lifetime health insurance under the NBA's collective bargaining agreement.
Snell, currently playing for the Boston Celtics' G League affiliate, aimed to secure his 10th year of NBA service to qualify for premium retirement benefits.
Despite efforts and public support, Snell's situation highlights the financial challenges faced by families caring for individuals with autism.
The NBA and players union's eligibility criteria for retirement benefits have come under scrutiny following Snell's case.