Worst Free Agent Deals Ever in the NBA
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Free agency is just another part of the NBA that makes it so interesting. Free agency can really change the dynamic of a team and turn it into a championship contender, but not ever deal ends up helping a team. Here is a list of the worst free agencies deals of all time in the NBA.
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1.
Jim Mcllvaine
The Sonics gave Mcllvaine a multi-year $35 million deal. Mcllvaine gave back 3.8 points and 4 rebounds.
21 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
2.
Jon Konack
After winning a contract worth over 13 million in six years, Jon Konack was set to make more money than other NBA greats playing at his time such as Michael Jordan and Magic Johnson.
19 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
3.
Jerome James
Jerome James got a five year $30 million contract with only a career average of 5.4 and 4.2 rebounds. After his big deal Jerome never managed average more than 3 points.
18 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
4.
Austin Croshere
From the Croshere signed his seven year $51 million contract, his game went into a steady decline until he retired just a few years later.
17 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
5.
Kenyon Martin
Kenyon Martin did have a couple of above average seasons before his big deal, but after he signed a huge contract with the Denver Nuggets he fell in to mediocrity and was often.
16 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
6.
Allan Houston
15 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
7.
Joe Smith
14 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
8.
Grant Hill
13 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
9.
Vin Baker
12 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
10.
Juwan Howard
11 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
11.
Brian Grant
10 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
12.
Raef LaFrentz
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
13.
Eddy Cury
8 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
14.
Jermaine O’Neal
7 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
15.
Peja Stojakovic
6 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
16.
Ben Wallace
5 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
17.
Gilbert Arenas
4 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
18.
Elton Brand
3 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
19.
Darius Miles
2 points - added 13 years ago by kris -
20.
Bobby Simmons
1 point - added 13 years ago by kris -
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