Most wage earners are fortunate to make $1 million over their careers. Kemba Walker makes $12 million per season.
At that salary Walker, the Charlotte Hornets’ point guard, can put up with some hassles inherent to his job. One thing that’s unique about a major-league athlete’s job is the employment contract he signs can be traded to another franchise in that league.
Thursday at 3 p.m. EST, the Hornets’ option to trade Walker elsewhere this season expired under the NBA’s annual trade deadline. He wants to stay in Charlotte. He isn’t looking to dump his team and his adopted city for a bigger market or another roster.