Since the lockout began, there have been a number of high profile players threatening to sign contracts overseas. As of yet, no one has actually done it, but everyone likes a little posturing.This story isn’t about the posturing; it’s about two NBA stars, namely Kobe Bryant, Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant, actually playing overseas. No, they didn’t sign a contract. And no, they won’t be there for a couple of months. Actually, they were only there this past weekend. But they got paid like they were there for a couple on months. $400,000 to be exact. All tax free, of course.Lockout, smockout.Star-studded exhibition games like the two taking place in the Philippines this weekend are proving to be quite profitable as well, with one source with knowledge of the deals saying the Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City’s Kevin Durant and Chicago’s Derrick Rose are being paid more than $400,000 apiece for their weekend of work (reminder: tax-free). Worthwhile ventures like these...
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