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Something doesn’t add up. He was a first round draft choice which per the current CBA has a sliding pay struture for 1st round picks through the last pick in the final 7th round. If a player is not drafted they are free agents and can with any team usually for between $15k to $30k. If they make the team the league minimum is $465K.
1st rounders are guaranteed millionaires. They are entitled to several million in signing bonuses and remaining amount is structured over 4 years. In his case he signed a $13.8 million contract and got an $8.2 million signing bonus. He will receive the remaining $5.6 million over the next 4 years.
Game day checks are equal to the annual salary divided by 16 games. They only get paid if they are on tge active roster for the game. Players don’t receive pay for training camps or other team activities (OTA). His minimum game day check is at least $87,500.
Glad he stood for the anthem.
A black, white and Hispanic cafeteria workers.
His mama raised him right.
A player with a little sense and compassion. Thank you, Mr. Watson.