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Minimum GOAT: NBA Player with the Best Base Salary of All Time

MONews
2 Min Read

Soo-Beom Lim-USA TODAY Sports

Minimum overall season: 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2018-19
statistics:
15.0ppg, 2.4rpg, 4.6apg, 42.1FG%

Thomas, the Little Engine, captured the hearts and minds of the nation as a star for the Boston Celtics. But before that, Thomas put up minimal numbers for a bad Sacramento Kings team in his rookie year after being the last selection in the 2011 NBA Draft.

The 5-foot-9 Thomas had a stellar performance with the Kings, including making the All-Rookie second team and becoming the fastest player to record a triple-double. Thomas was loved by fans. Advocacy at City Council Meetings The Kings kept him in Sacramento, and he outperformed his much more hyped draft mate. Zimmer Fredette With performance on the court. There was no one like him in the NBA. It was a little guy who threw himself headfirst into the rim and climbed seven feet high like so many trees.

The Kings ultimately decided to move Thomas to Phoenix. Sign and deal with him Signed a four-year, $27 million contract with the Suns. Of course, Thomas moved from Phoenix to Boston in a short period of time, where he “The fourth king.” Unfortunately, after warning the Celtics, “I think we better get the Brinks truck out.” Looking for his next contract, Thomas suffered a hip injury that derailed his career and, despite bouncing around several teams, was unable to find a landing spot.

For all of his productions, Thomas has had a place at HoopsHype’s. Lowest paid player of all time.

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