Its fascinating how NBA players once they are paid 50-100 million, they then get the injury bug.

But who are the biggest overpaid players milking their salary?

I guess:
1) Beal
2) Zion
3) Embiid
4) Ben Simmons
5) VanVleet

I don't watch enough of the other teams besides the Spurs to know. But what a disaster those players are.

Head Ninja In Charge said:

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Ben Simmons and it's not remotely close.

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Zach Collins is up there. Making $17 million and shouldn't be in the NBA.

Earth Rider said:

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Its fascinating how NBA players once they are paid 50-100 million, they then get the injury bug.

But who are the biggest overpaid players milking their salary?

I guess:
1) Beal
2) Zion
3) Embiid
4) Ben Simmons
5) VanVleet

I don't watch enough of the other teams besides the Spurs to know. But what a disaster those players are.

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Beal isn't milking it, he's just not worth that much.

Ben Simmons is the worst contract in NBA history, so the list starts with him.

Current worst contracts:
1. Ben Simmons
2. Zion Williamson
3. Deandre Ayton

Just In: Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D37Tzmik46

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025

Simmons uniting with Harden.

Head Ninja In Charge said:

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Ben Simmons and it's not remotely close.

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No kidding. He saw DeShawn Watson's drama and was like "Here, hold my beer".

Guitarsoup said:

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Just In: Three-time NBA All-Star Ben Simmons intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers after clearing waivers, league sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D37Tzmik46

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2025

Simmons uniting with Harden.

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Two major drama queen, one cup.

Earth Rider said:

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Its fascinating how NBA players once they are paid 50-100 million, they then get the injury bug.

But who are the biggest overpaid players milking their salary?

I guess:
1) Beal
2) Zion
3) Embiid
4) Ben Simmons
5) VanVleet

I don't watch enough of the other teams besides the Spurs to know. But what a disaster those players are.

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Of this list, I'd be interested to know what other teams would give up for Zion. Ignoring the matching salaries, is he worth 2 first rounders, 1 2nd rounder, or what. I don't know how other teams value him.


Simmons has been the reigning worst contract since that Atlanta - Sixers playoff series.

I think Embiid is untradeable, and I don't know what the value of Kawhi is, but they are medical nightmares that will not ever be able to put together 4 healthy playoff series.


Unfotunately, Khris Middleton is shot, and he still has a player option next year.

Jordan Poole is upset he hasn't been mentioned yet.

Iowaggie said:

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Earth Rider said:

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Its fascinating how NBA players once they are paid 50-100 million, they then get the injury bug.

But who are the biggest overpaid players milking their salary?

I guess:
1) Beal
2) Zion
3) Embiid
4) Ben Simmons
5) VanVleet

I don't watch enough of the other teams besides the Spurs to know. But what a disaster those players are.

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Of this list, I'd be interested to know what other teams would give up for Zion. Ignoring the matching salaries, is he worth 2 first rounders, 1 2nd rounder, or what. I don't know how other teams value him.


Simmons has been the reigning worst contract since that Atlanta - Sixers playoff series.

I think Embiid is untradeable, and I don't know what the value of Kawhi is, but they are medical nightmares that will not ever be able to put together 4 healthy playoff series.


Unfotunately, Khris Middleton is shot, and he still has a player option next year.

Jordan Poole is upset he hasn't been mentioned yet.

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Poole isn't close to the worst contact. Kawhi only has two seasons after this one.


Worst contact is Embiid and no one else is close. He makes $55M next year then his 35% extension kicks in the following year for 3 more years.




You could definitely justify giving up two firsts for Zion depending on where they were. He had 40 points last night and he can still play. The issue is just getting him to want to be a basketball player. Maybe a team with good culture can do that, but obviously that team is not New Orleans

I agree,after reading up on him after I made the post. I probably would not include him. For what he is paid though his stats don't keep up.

Paul George is a bum

Super nice guy in real life but Kelvin Cato 7 years 42 million after a preseason game back in the day is epitome of a bum.

Dan Scott said:

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Paul George is a bum

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ESPN story on Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George out for the season: https://t.co/NWRyM5sN7e

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 17, 2025

76ers have two of the three worst contracts in the NBA.

He's out of the league, but John Wall should still get a mention.

John Wall's 4-year, $171 million contract in 2019 might just be the biggest heist in NBA history.
- Year 1:** 0 games, $38.3M
- Year 2:** 40 games, $41.3M
- Year 3:** 0 games, $44.3M
- Year 4:** 0 games, $40.9M ($6.5M returned in buyout)
That's $165M for *40 games 👇 pic.twitter.com/G5tSHr8oHt

— Cooper DeJAWN 🦅 (@CooperDeJawn3) March 2, 2025

Texas A&M said:

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He's out of the league, but John Wall should still get a mention.

John Wall's 4-year, $171 million contract in 2019 might just be the biggest heist in NBA history.
- Year 1:** 0 games, $38.3M
- Year 2:** 40 games, $41.3M
- Year 3:** 0 games, $44.3M
- Year 4:** 0 games, $40.9M ($6.5M returned in buyout)
That's $165M for *40 games 👇 pic.twitter.com/G5tSHr8oHt

— Cooper DeJAWN 🦅 (@CooperDeJawn3) March 2, 2025

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The Anthony Rendon of pro basketball