Here's Why Kevin Garnett May Be The Luckiest Athlete In The World

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		Tech Entertainment Wall Street Markets Strategy Sports Lifestyle Politics Law International Video Latest Wednesday, June 6, 2012 Here's Why Kevin Garnett May Be The Luckiest Athlete In The World Kevin Garnett has made nearly $300 million during his 17-year career, thanks in large part to being the right player in the right place at the right time. Garnett started by turning pro before the NBA banned high school players. He was also a 19-year old rookie at time when the NBA granted free agency to players after just three years. This led to Garnett signing a $126 million contract extension during his third season, and just prior to NBA rules changed rookie contracts. And then in 2003, Garnett signed a $100 million extension with the Timberwolves just before the NBA changed the salary cap rules in 2005. This has a led to a career earnings that dwarfs those of other players. Here is how Garnett's earnings compare to two of the game's all-time greats.  Data via basketball-reference.com Read » Also On Sports Page Today: No One Is Talking About The Freak Play That Doomed The Heat Last Night Phil Mickelson Is Tired Of Fans Using Cell Phones On The Golf Course This Quote Reveals Exactly Why The Miami Heat Keep Falling Apart In The Playoffs These Existential Quotes From Heat Coach Erik Spoelstra Are Pretty Troubling For Miami Advertisement Get Our Daily Sports Chart Straight To Your Inbox SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: These Teams Have Thrown The Most No-Hitters In MLB History SPORTS CHART OF THE DAY: Tiger Woods Is Now Within Striking Distance Of The Most All-Time PGA Tour Wins Share this: Facebook Twitter Digg Reddit StumbleUpon LinkedIn The email address for your subscription is: dwyld.kwu.jobhuntportal11@blogger.com Change Your Email Address | Unsubscribe | Subscribe | Subscribe to the Sports Page RSS Feed Business Insider. 257 Park Avenue South, New York, NY 10010 Terms of Service | Privacy Policy

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