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Kawhi Leonard is looking to get paid. Leonard, who is widely considered one of the best players in the league is looking to not only get a supermax contract in the NBA this offseason but he’s also to get a shit ton of money for his next sneaker deal.
According to ESPN, Leonard reportedly rejected a 4-year $20 million extension from Jordan brand because he didn’t feel the deal reflected his “standing within the league”.
Via ESPN
San Antonio Spurs star forward Kawhi Leonard will likely be pondering a supermax contract extension over the summer, but off the court, talks between he and Jordan Brand on a new shoe deal have stalled, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN.
Jordan Brand, which is a division of Nike, and Leonard’s representatives came “very close” to completion on a new four-year extension worth more than $20 million. But discussions broke down abruptly because representatives for Leonard didn’t feel that the new deal reflected the forward’s accomplishments and standing within the league, sources said.
It’s unclear whether Leonard intends to leave Jordan Brand when his contract expires on Oct. 1, but a source close to the situation said the shoe company owns the right to match any competing offers
While there is no doubt that Leonard is an amazing player off the court he has posesses very little personality and isn’t the most marketable player.