Chris Webber: 15 years, $74.4 million (1993)
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The rookie contract signed by Chris Webber, the #1 overall pick of the 1993 NBA Draft (he was selected by Orlando but subsequently traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Anfernee “Penny” Hardaway and three first round picks) doesn’t get talked about enough.
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Webber signed a $74.4 million contract spanning an absurd 15 years, but the most absurd part of it was the clause where Webber could opt out of the deal in Year 1. After clashing with former head coach Don Nelson, Webber exercised that opt out clause, forcing Golden State to trade the guy who was the rookie of the year and would become a five-time All-Star.
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