PHOENIX — Just 10 miles northeast of this fast-growing metropolis sits the 12,500-person community of Paradise Valley.
While it is still considered a relatively small oasis in the Arizona desert, a cruise through the Paradise Valley streets suggests the neighborhood presents more like a mini-version of Beverly Hills, minus the ocean breeze. G-Wagons and Bentleys line the roads, their presence echoing the affluent, successful air that swirls over sprawling multi-acre lots. Some of sports’ biggest names like Mike Tyson, Odell Beckham Jr. and Michael Phelps make up Paradise Valley’s resident list.
It is an oasis for young superstars who want to enjoy the fruits of their labor beyond prying eyes. The athletes live in a private sanctuary providing luxury commonly attributed to Southern California or Florida, but in a noticeably different financial framework. It is where the sun beams more than 300 days a year and the greens on the golf courses never fade, a desert paradise teeming with celebrities who value their privacy…