Recently, it was rumored that OKC Thunder legend and current NBA free agent Russell Westbrook has received a rather lucrative offer to play in the Chinese Basketball League for the upcoming season.
While no exact salary proposals have been confirmed, many are speculating that it's in the eight-figure range. Considering that all the NBA has reportedly been willing to offer is the veteran minimum at roughly $3.6 million, this is a significant pay bump.
Of course, for those familiar with Westbrook, money has never traditionally been the driving force in his decision-making process. At this stage in his career, after having accumulated well over $300 million in total earnings, this is now almost certainly a lower priority.