Former Sonic Shawn Kemp, 40, has decided to come out of retirement and is the latest NBA player to sign with a European team. American players have started a trend this summer of signing with teams across the Atlantic. The money in Europe is plentiful for average NBA players. Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Childress left his NBA squad in July for a Greek team that will give him $20 million dollars in 3 years.
Some other NBA players that have signed with European teams include Earl Boykins, Carlos Arroyo, and former Gonzaga standout Dan Dickau. High school All-American Brandon Jennings will play in Europe this year to prepare for the NBA after failing to score high enough on his college exams to play for Arizona. Kobe Bryant has even joked to the press about playing overseas for $40 million a year.
Some other NBA players that have signed with European teams include Earl Boykins, Carlos Arroyo, and former Gonzaga standout Dan Dickau. High school All-American Brandon Jennings will play in Europe this year to prepare for the NBA after failing to score high enough on his college exams to play for Arizona. Kobe Bryant has even joked to the press about playing overseas for $40 million a year.
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