LeBron James, KD, Hayward become only three players with multiple $30M per year contracts

Earlier in vember, Gordon Hayward signed his four-year, $120 million deal with Charlotte Hornets. Many experts were confused by move, some even referring to expensive deal as "insane". However, his new contract has put Gordon Hayward right beside LeBron James and Kevin Durant. As of w, three players are only ones in NBA to have signed multiple contracts that pay m $30 million per year. 

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LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Gordon Hayward only players to sign multiple $30 million per year deals

Before moving to Charlotte Hornets, Hayward had signed his $128 million four-year deal with Celtics in 2017. LeBron James, on or hand, signed one in 2016 (Cleveland Cavaliers) – making him league's highest-paid player. This deal earned him $31 million during 2016-17 season, and $33 million in 2017-18. He is currently signed with Los Angeles Lakers to a four-year $154 million contract. 

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Durant, on or hand first earned over $30 million per year with Golden State Warriors. His current deal with Brooklyn Nets, worth $118 million, earning is $41,063,925 yearly. After his contract has been finalised, people have compared Hayward with or two – who have won multiple championships for team y signed with. 

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While Hornets (who also have LaMelo Ball on ir team w) will surely benefit from Hayward and his experience on ir team, he might t be what y need in long run. Hayward, playing for 10 years in NBA, averd 17.5 points and 6.7 rebounds per game this season. Even though Hornets might t be hailed as title contenders starting next years, Hayward's experience can help younger players sharpen ir game. 

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(Im credits: AP)