5 Worst NBA Contracts ever (I.M.O.)
- Jul 27, 2017
- 2 min read
Joakim Noah
The New York Knicks had so much cap space in the 2016 NBA off season when they signed Head Coach Jeff Hornacek and traded for Derrick Rose from the Chicago Bulls they needed a player for center. C Joakim Noah did play with Derrick Rose on the Bulls and was a free agent. The Knicks thought he still had a lot of potential and gave him a 4 yr/72 million deal with the Knicks. He later on got injured and is suspended for failing a drug test.
Vin Baker
The Seattle Supersonics now known as the OKC Thunder was a great team. They had Gary Payton and Shawn Kemp who were legendary on Sonics. Vin Baker got a 7 yr/86million deal with the Sonics coming in from Milwaukee Bucks where he averaged 21 ppg which was his career best. After that he did not play that well and was not worth the contract money.
Stephon Marbury
Stephon Marbury is known for his ugly shoes called Starburys and he played on the Knicks,T-Wolves, Nets, Suns, and the Celtics. He got a 4yr/ 76 million deal with the Knicks. This 2 time All-Star with the Suns, is now a Chinese league celebrity.
Penny Hardaway
Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway was most popular on the Orlando Magic teaming up the "The Diesel" Shaquille O’ Neal, he got a 7 year/ 86 million deal with the Suns. He only played 328 games as a Sun's player.
Antonio Davis
A Raptor player playing with Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter (who are related), Antonio Davis a was a rebounding specialist for the back court for the Raptors had a 5 yr / 60 million deal for rebounding the ball for the Raps. But he had some injuries and never ever had 10 rebounds again.
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