Worst contracts in the NBA?

[Cry Havoc]

Who are the most overpaid players in the league right now?

I'm not talking about injuries, because those things are uncontrollable and not necessarily indicative of a player's ability to perform on the court when healthy.

Right now, I have to LOL at Luke Walton and Brendan Haywood's contracts: Luke makes a cool $17 mil over the next 3 years, and Haywood is locked in at $52,000,000 over the next 5. This is the same guy who got bench for Ian Mahinmi last game, a guy who couldn't even make the Spurs roster.

[Cry Havoc]

K-Mart and Corey Maggette also have ridiculous deals. Maggette isn't even picked up in my 12 team fantasy league. :lmao $30 mil for 3 years? Ouch. At least KMart is off the books this year.

[redzero]

Greg Oden

Fuck your prerequisite.

[Cry Havoc]

Greg Oden

Fuck your prerequisite.

$16 mil over the next 2? That's not horrible for a guy who had as much potential as GO.

But :lol at your post. You have a point.

[Venti Quattro]

Rashard Lewis takes the cake. Vince Carter might come in a close second.

[TDMVPDPOY]

joe johnson

[coyotes_geek]

Can't see Charlotte being too happy about the 3yrs/$20 mil left on Desagana Diop's deal.

Ben Gordon's contract is looking pretty ridiculous too.

[Cry Havoc]

Rashard Lewis takes the cake. Vince Carter might come in a close second.

Carter's averaging 15.5, 5, 2.5, and a steal per game, so at least he's producing something with that salary besides luxury tax revenue.

[Crytek]

Hmm..there are a lot

Haywood's last year appears unguaransheed, so you can chop 10 mil off.
Walton is a bit rough, but he had constant back problems.
Joe Johnson is pretty bad at his 6 years, $123.6 mil
Jermaine O'Neal 2 years, $12 mil. The Drain, Ladies and Gentlemen!
DeSagana Diop, 3 years $20 mil. What clown gave him that much money?!?
Antawn Jamison, 2 years $28 mil. tsts
The Ghost of James Posey, 2 years, $14.7 mil. Guess which team he's on..
Trevor Ariza, 4 years $28 mil. Dude is shooting .388 FG and .28 3FG. WOOOOOOOH!
Gilbert Arenas, 4 years $80 mil. At least Orlando got rid of...
Rashard Lewis, 2 years guaranteed $41 mil, 3rd year unguaranteed at $22 mil
Richard Jefferson, 4 years $39 mil.
Elton Brand, 3 years $ 51 mil. He's healthy, i think.

I'm waiting for someone to call Darko's contract bad..

[Brazil]

Lewis FTW

[Venti Quattro]

Dick's contract doesn't seem so bad now

[ElNono]

How much Bynum is making these days for the 10/7 ecstasy and being injured half the time? :lol

[Cry Havoc]

Dick's contract doesn't seem so bad now

10 mil is a lot to pay for the 5th best player on your team. Maybe 6th if Blair keeps balling. RJ has been a lot better this year and if he continues to improve defensively I'll be okay with the deal, but he's still pretty overpaid.

[DMC]

Has to be Joe Johnson, without a doubt.

[history2b]

Rashard Lewis

/thread

[Texas_Ranger]

eddy curry

[ElNono]

Greg Oden's rookie deal turned out to be a turd too, tbh

[TDMVPDPOY]

that tim duncan fella should be on the list also

[PDXSpursFan]

Brandon Roy. He's owned $82 mil and unfortunately he's a ghost of the player he used to be.

[Killakobe81]

So many bad ones ...and Luke's hurts ...possible upgrades thwarted by his deal. But if we are smart and CBA doesnt totally screw us .. we have agreat expiring in two more seasons IIRC ...

[djohn2oo8]

Kobe's

[Killakobe81]

Kobe's

LOL hmm know you trying to be funny, but Kobe's contract:

1. = 2 rings (so far)
2. Highest courtside seats or close (Knicks were close to overtaking last I checked)
3. helped get Barnes, Brown and artest at a discount price
4. helps sell out on the road (helps league attendance)
5. Keeps him home which helps his legacy

Will he be overpaid by the last year (or two)? Probably ...but man the cap-space we wil have then will be lovely ...with new CBA rules...it may end up being the highest expiring in league history ...

[Crytek]

Injured's don't count.
So, relax, Kobefans.

[djohn2oo8]

LOL hmm know you trying to be funny, but Kobe's contract:

1. = 2 rings (so far)
2. Highest courtside seats or close (Knicks were close to overtaking last I checked)
3. helped get Barnes, Brown and artest at a discount price
4. helps sell out on the road (helps league attendance)
5. Keeps him home which helps his legacy

Will he be overpaid by the last year (or two)? Probably ...but man the cap-space we wil have then will be lovely ...with new CBA rules...it may end up being the highest expiring in league history ...


Because of lost athleticism, Kobe's at his best when he plays as the 2nd or third option now instead of chucking up shots. Still, getting paid MJ money at 35 when he will be OFF the cliff is hilarious

[Killakobe81]

Because of lost athleticism, Kobe's at his best when he plays as the 2nd or third option now instead of chucking up shots. Still, getting paid MJ money at 35 when he will be OFF the cliff is hilarious

you my friend are not very bright or must not watch the games especially lately. when has Kobe been a second option? or third option?
As for the money at 35 like i said he will still be able to score ...and thr expiring will be nice to have. Yall talk about a cliff but MJ was still scoring at 35 ...yes i know kobe is not MJ ...but i think he could still get 18 if needed at 35 ...

[rickross]

joe johnson

/thread.

[djohn2oo8]

you my friend are not very bright or must not watch the games especially lately. when has Kobe been a second option? or third option?
As for the money at 35 like i said he will still be able to score ...and thr expiring will be nice to have. Yall talk about a cliff but MJ was still scoring at 35 ...yes i know kobe is not MJ ...but i think he could still get 18 if needed at 35 ...

When he is looking to facilitate and get Gasol AND Bynum involved. If he doesn't do that, and comes out chucking, then the Lakers are fucked.

[djohn2oo8]

And all those miles on Kobe's knees are taking their toll now. That's the difference between MJ still scoring, and Kobe declining

[Killakobe81]

And all those miles on Kobe's knees are taking their toll now. That's the difference between MJ still scoring, and Kobe declining

Ok, son. If that is the case why do you (and many other teams) put your best defender on him and play strongside zone behind it?

Of course Kobe has lost a step in fact he has lost several but you are bllind if you doubt this man come playoff time. Oh wait right now you may not even see playoff time ...so you dont have to worry he will be bustin' some other team's ass.

[Killakobe81]

Rocket fans talking about declining knees ...Yao hardly played and he has declining feet ...

[Chieflion]

Joe Johnson for the next 6 years.

[HarlemHeat37]

Surprised Arenas was only mentioned once, he's almost a scrub now..

Brandon Roy is a good pick, he's pretty much done as an All-Star caliber player, but he's getting paid superstar money..

[sefant77]

Everybody writing something about "haywood 55 million" is an idiot. He will never see the total amount. 41.75 and thats it.

Just trade his sensible pussy ass to a team where he is the starter and he will be again a decent center averaging almost a DD and earning 8.2 average each year.

Haywood doesnt suck because he sucks, he sucks because he sulks right now. Thats the problem.

[The Reckoning]

makes me sick to think those guys are getting paid millions to bitch about their hurt pinkey toes and team chemistry.

[djohn2oo8]

Ok, son. If that is the case why do you (and many other teams) put your best defender on him and play strongside zone behind it?

Of course Kobe has lost a step in fact he has lost several but you are bllind if you doubt this man come playoff time. Oh wait right now you may not even see playoff time ...so you dont have to worry he will be bustin' some other team's ass.

You're right. Mr. 6 for 24 says otherwise. I don't doubt somebody else bailing him out, tbh