John Salmons was that friend who came whirling into your life in college, took you to the righteous keggers and basement bashes, you prematurely agree to live with for sophomore year and subsequently get that familiar feeling after the incessant partying wears out its welcome:
Salmons was a journeyman for many years, playing his first four years for his hometown Philadelphia 76ers, but rarely making a significant on-court impact. He hit then-high 7.5 points per game his final season in Philadelphia before shipping off to Sacramento, where his production and responsibility steadily grew.