Larry Sanders had a $44m contract – and he walked away from the NBA
The Guardian -

The center was a dominant defensive force at his peak but mental and physical problems took their toll while he was still in his prime playing yearsIt was Christmas Eve 2014 when Larry Sanders, the budding star center for the Milwaukee Bucks, knew it was over. The night before, his team had lost by seven points at home to a middling Charlotte Hornets squad and the Bucks’ new coach, Jason Kidd, was angry. Milwaukee, who were hovering around .500, were slated to have the holiday off to spend with...

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