For example Carmelo Anthony, he played with the Nuggets then Knicks during his prime years, but after that he just switched teams after a season or two.
For example Carmelo Anthony, he played with the Nuggets then Knicks during his prime years, but after that he just switched teams after a season or two.
Easy. Rookie deals are 3 years, max rookie extension is another 2 or 3. Then they are qualified for a 5 years max deal, once they have that, they can then walk anywhere they want for max deals. You get a cakewalk to easy money staying with your drafted team for 8-10yrs then you can walk and make the money anywhere.