Nobody wants to be a liability. No matter what you’re doing in life, you’d like to be somebody that others feel that they can rely on. NBA players are no different.
It doesn’t necessarily matter what field you’re in. Obviously, doctors need to be reliable – if you’re late to the operating table, the consequences are dire. Still, if you’re a contractor, you’re going to be embarrassed if you show up to renovate a home without the proper tools.
Some are liabilities, but none wish to be. Unfortunately, some circumstances are outside of their control. NBA players age, and NBA players get injured.
For example, look at Lonzo Ball. He’s an excellent NBA player, but unfortunately, he just can’t seem to stay healthy.
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On the other hand, Chris Paul is healthy now, but he’s been known to get hurt himself – and at 37, the risk only grows greater.
Here’s a deal that sees these two potential liabilities switch sides ahead of 2022-23.