There are not many Asian players who can enter the NBA. In the past few years, Zhou Qi of our country can be counted as one, but because of his strength, Zhou Qi has not been able to play in the NBA many days. Today, let’s take a look at the current NBA. The annual salary rankings of Asian players, does their performance meet this price?
Third place: Watanabe Yuta (Japanese) $70,000
As one of the cheapest players in the NBA, Watanabe Yuta can be said to be a role model for Zhou Qi. In order to be able to play in the NBA, cross Bian Xiongtai gave up the opportunity to play in Japan and chose to join the Grizzlies with the lowest salary. Even if it was an insecure two-way contract, he did not let it go, just for his dream.
This season, Watanabe Yuta did not have many chances to play with the Grizzlies. He only played in 18 games, averaging 2.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game. Even if he didn’t really get a foothold in the NBA, he gave up. The chance of a maximum salary really requires courage!
Second place: Hachimura (Japanese) USD 4.46 million
Hachimura is considered to be the most talented player in Japanese history. He signed with the Wizards after being selected by the Wizards in the 9th pick in the first round of 19 A four-year $20.34 million contract officially landed in the NBA. He is also the first time a Japanese player has a foothold in the NBA. This season represented the Wizards in 48 games, averaging 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.1 minutes!
First place: Clarkson (U.S./Philippines dual nationality) USD 13.44 million
As a naturalized player in the Philippines, Clarkson is also considered one of the Asian players. He is listed for 4 years with USD 50 million and USD 13.44 million a year The top salary ranks of Asian players, based on scoring ability. This season, the Jazz averaged 15.6 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.7 minutes per game, and averaged 22.0 per game in 2 games in the playoffs. With a score of 4.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists, it is the number one player in Asia!
just don’t know when in the future someone in China will be able to log in to the NBA again and get a guaranteed contract. Let’s wait and see!
