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Are you sure? I for one have not seen Rashard Lewis in a finals game.
Rashard Lewis is the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA
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Are you sure? I for one have not seen Rashard Lewis in a finals game.
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I agree Mamba, its quite sad and pathetic that Stern has to protect owners from themselves. Most of the owners I assume are reasonably intelligent, as they have made the bulk of their money in other industries, yet the lose their damn minds and start giving out huge contracts like people give out Thanksgiving turkeys for the less fortunate. I am all for players getting as much money as they can. If someone is going to offer me more money than what they should based on my talent/production I am not going to turn it down. It baffles me how "fans" continue to be in support of the owners when it comes to player contracts, it's most comical when it comes to the NFL.
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I agree Mamba, its quite sad and pathetic that Stern has to protect owners from themselves. Most of the owners I assume are reasonably intelligent, as they have made the bulk of their money in other industries, yet the lose their damn minds and start giving out huge contracts like people give out Thanksgiving turkeys for the less fortunate. I am all for players getting as much money as they can. If someone is going to offer me more money than what they should based on my talent/production I am not going to turn it down. It baffles me how "fans" continue to be in support of the owners when it comes to player contracts, it's most comical when it comes to the NFL.
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^^^
Youve got a point, he went ghost in 09.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
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^^^
Youve got a point, he went ghost in 09.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
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Later on down the road when this list comes out again we're gonna see Joe Johnson ans Rudy Gay on this list and be like ##$
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Later on down the road when this list comes out again we're gonna see Joe Johnson ans Rudy Gay on this list and be like ##$
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This list is irrelevant right now with so many FA's still unsigned.
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This list is irrelevant right now with so many FA's still unsigned.
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Only 3 in the top 10 played most of this past season.
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Not really...the top 7 really isn't gonna change unless Amare gets 20 mil a year from the Knicks or Joe takes that deal from the Hawks which is about 20 mil a year too. Bron, Wade, etc. will start @ 16.6 mil or something like that. And the other big names, Dirk and Pierce are taking less money for longer years.
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Not really...the top 7 really isn't gonna change unless Amare gets 20 mil a year from the Knicks or Joe takes that deal from the Hawks which is about 20 mil a year too. Bron, Wade, etc. will start @ 16.6 mil or something like that. And the other big names, Dirk and Pierce are taking less money for longer years.
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Originally Posted by Mamba MVP
Is there a worse contract in the history of sports outside of Jamarcus Russell
Top NBA Salaries
1. Kobe Bryant LA Lakers $24,806,250
2. Rashard Lewis Orlando $20,514,000
3. Kevin Garnett Boston $18,800,000
4. Tim Duncan San Antonio $18,700,000
5. Michael Redd Milwaukee $18,300,000
6. Pau Gasol LA Lakers $17,822,187
7. Andrei Kirilenko Utah $17,822,187
8. Yao Ming Houston $17,686,100
9. Gilbert Arenas Washington $17,730,694
10. Vince Carter Orlando $17,300,000
11. Zach Randolph Memphis $17,333,333
12. Carmelo Anthony Denver $17,149,243
13. Dwight Howard Orlando $16,509,600
14. Kenyon Martin Denver $15,959,099
15. Elton Brand Philadelphia $15,959,099
16. Predrag Stojakovic New Orleans $15,336,000
17. Chris Paul New Orleans $14,940,152
18. Deron Williams Utah $14,940,152
19. Jason Richardson Phoenix $14,444,444
20. Andrew Bynum LA Lakers $13,842,332
21. Brandon Roy Portland $13,520,500
22. Tony Parker San Antonio $13,500,000
23. Antawn Jamison Cleveland $13,358,905
24. Chauncey Billups Denver $13,150,000
25. Erick Dampier Dallas $13,075,000
26. Baron Davis LA Clippers $13,050,000
27. Al Jefferson Minnesota $13,000,000
28. Tyson Chandler Charlotte $12,650,000
29. Richard Hamilton Detroit $12,650,000
30. Andre Iguodala Philadelphia $12,345,250
how they come up with these numbers?
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Originally Posted by Mamba MVP
Is there a worse contract in the history of sports outside of Jamarcus Russell
Top NBA Salaries
1. Kobe Bryant LA Lakers $24,806,250
2. Rashard Lewis Orlando $20,514,000
3. Kevin Garnett Boston $18,800,000
4. Tim Duncan San Antonio $18,700,000
5. Michael Redd Milwaukee $18,300,000
6. Pau Gasol LA Lakers $17,822,187
7. Andrei Kirilenko Utah $17,822,187
8. Yao Ming Houston $17,686,100
9. Gilbert Arenas Washington $17,730,694
10. Vince Carter Orlando $17,300,000
11. Zach Randolph Memphis $17,333,333
12. Carmelo Anthony Denver $17,149,243
13. Dwight Howard Orlando $16,509,600
14. Kenyon Martin Denver $15,959,099
15. Elton Brand Philadelphia $15,959,099
16. Predrag Stojakovic New Orleans $15,336,000
17. Chris Paul New Orleans $14,940,152
18. Deron Williams Utah $14,940,152
19. Jason Richardson Phoenix $14,444,444
20. Andrew Bynum LA Lakers $13,842,332
21. Brandon Roy Portland $13,520,500
22. Tony Parker San Antonio $13,500,000
23. Antawn Jamison Cleveland $13,358,905
24. Chauncey Billups Denver $13,150,000
25. Erick Dampier Dallas $13,075,000
26. Baron Davis LA Clippers $13,050,000
27. Al Jefferson Minnesota $13,000,000
28. Tyson Chandler Charlotte $12,650,000
29. Richard Hamilton Detroit $12,650,000
30. Andre Iguodala Philadelphia $12,345,250
how they come up with these numbers?
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that's turrible
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Unsustainable economic structure.
One the many reasons that the NBA is failing right now.
One the many reasons that the NBA is failing right now.
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Unsustainable economic structure.
One the many reasons that the NBA is failing right now.
One the many reasons that the NBA is failing right now.
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If by "ghost in 09" you meant last year's playoffs, then that's not quite true. 19 points, on 45% FG and 39% from 3, and 6.5 rebounds considering he's not a strong rebounder, he was the main reason they made it to the Finals, Boston couldn't cover him without KG on the floor.Originally Posted by MJsaver
^^^Youve got a point, he went ghost in 09.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
It's hardly the worst contract in sports, give me a break. The Magic overpaid obviously and it's their fault since no one else was going to offer him a max, but at least Rashard has been a key part of making them a contending team. The Magic had been over the cap for years and finally was able to offer a max deal to someone, and he was the best available at the time.
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If by "ghost in 09" you meant last year's playoffs, then that's not quite true. 19 points, on 45% FG and 39% from 3, and 6.5 rebounds considering he's not a strong rebounder, he was the main reason they made it to the Finals, Boston couldn't cover him without KG on the floor.Originally Posted by MJsaver
^^^Youve got a point, he went ghost in 09.
But still , compared with some other names on that list its funny to single him out.
It's hardly the worst contract in sports, give me a break. The Magic overpaid obviously and it's their fault since no one else was going to offer him a max, but at least Rashard has been a key part of making them a contending team. The Magic had been over the cap for years and finally was able to offer a max deal to someone, and he was the best available at the time.