The NBA's Highest Paid player is paid how much more than McDavid?
Although Connor McDavid is one of the best players in the world and has achieved great success in the NHL, he isn't compensated accordingly. This is due to external factors and the decisions made by Gary Bettman and the Board of Governors.
On the other hand, Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics recently signed a supermax contract worth $304 million, thanks to the NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Brown is a two-time all-star and had an impressive season, averaging 26.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in 67 regular season games. He has also made it to the NBA Finals and five Eastern Conference Finals.
It wouldn't be fair to claim that these players are overpaid, as the NBA has better marketing, worldwide coverage, and leadership.
In contrast, Gary Bettman has prioritized advertisements as profit centers for owners rather than using the revenue to increase the salary cap, as promised.
Despite McDavid's impressive accomplishments, such as being a five-time Art Ross trophy winner, three-time Hart Trophy winner, and posting 64 goals and 89 assists for 153 points this season, his contract pales in comparison to Brown's. This is a problem of organization and leadership that needs to be addressed.
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JUILLET 27 | 129 ANSWERS The NBA's Highest Paid player is paid how much more than McDavid? Do you think Connor McDavid is underpaid? | ||
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