In 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered Latrell Sprewell a three-year, $21 million extension he turned down; by 2005, he had earned $97 million in his NBA career

Latrell Sprewell had already earned millions in the NBA when he faced a decision that would follow him long after his playing career ended. In 2004, the Minnesota Timberwolves offered the veteran guard a three-year, $21 million contract extension.

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