Since coming to the Charlotte Hornets two years ago, Nicolas Batum has been very welcome addition to the team. Kemba Walker is obviously the star of the team, but Batum has been a reliable second or third option night after night. Batum averaged 15.1 points per game in 77 games last season, the highest of his career. There were even some games he led the team in scoring. The team and its fans are certainly grateful for his contributions.
So, all’s well and good, right?
Not so much.
Batum is set to make almost $22.