Gilbert Arenas: 6 years, $111 million (2008)
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Gilbert Arenas was one of the best 15 players in the NBA during the 2006-2007 season, but the following season, he only played in 13 games as a result of torn MCL. When Arenas became a free agent, he demanded top dollar. Arenas would be given a six-year, $111 million contract by former Wizards General Manager Ernie Grunfeld, despite Arenas’ injury the year prior.
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Less than two years later, Arenas would be suspended indefinitely from the NBA after admitting to bringing a firearm into Washington’s arena, as a result of a dispute with teammate Javaris Crittendon.
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