The Top Five Most Overpaid Players In The NBA

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WASHINGTON - APRIL 30:  Zydrunas Illgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball over Antawn Jamison #4 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2007 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE

Ladies and gentlemen, may I introduce the top five NBA players
who get a fat check for being clean up boys?

Wanna learn the secret of making easy money? Follow these guys, and watch and learn. I would like see guys earn their checks, but apparently some choose the easy route, for which I don't blame them. But coming in after someone has done all the dirty work is kind of a shame isn't it? But these players don't think so, they're content with their roles getting paid, at times, more then the real stars.

Ben Wallace

ORLANDO, FL - MAY 30:  Ben Wallace #4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers walks off the court after being defeated by the Orlando Magic in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE T

It must be nice to get paid 14 million per season to come off the bench and play a little defense eh? A couple rebounds here and there, and then go back to cracking jokes on the bench... a great way to make a living.

Rashard Lewis

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 11:  Rashard Lewis #9 of the Orlando Magic reacts in the second quarter of Game Four of the 2009 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on June 11, 2009 at Amway Arena in Orlando, Florida.  NOTE TO USER:  User expressly acknowledges

Being a big star in Seattle next to Ray Allen was to much work for Mr. Lewis. He decided to take his 75 million dollar deal from Orlando and call it a retirement. All he has to do now is shoot some open threes when Howard is doubled down low, and play a little post up, and get himself 75 million bucks.

Jermaine O'neal

ATLANTA - MAY 03:  Jermaine O'Neal #7 of the Miami Heat reacts while sitting on the bench late in the game against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Seven of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at Philips Arena on May 3, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. The Hawks d

Play some solid seasons with the Pacers, and you get a salary that is as much as Kobe Bryant? I guess O'Neal after, getting his big contract, decided to call it a day and chill in warm Miami, Florida.

Big Z

WASHINGTON - APRIL 30:  Zydrunas Illgauskas #11 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball over Antawn Jamison #4 in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2007 at Verizon Center in Washington, DC. NOTE

BIg Z makes easy money by just standing near the free throw line and getting a pass from LeBron. Number 23 does all the work, getting in the teeth of the defense, kicks outside to Big Z. Rinse and repeat, big money follows.

Allen Iverson

CLEVELAND - FEBRUARY 22:  Allen Iverson #1 of the Detroit Pistons brings the ball up court against the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 22, 2009 at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 99-78. NOTE TO USER: User expressly ackno

"The Answer" has now become the mistake as he demolishes team chemistry everywhere he lands. After his work is done a big check follows, while A.I seeks his next target .

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