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Sacramento Kings: Addressing The Willie Cauley-Stein Situation

By John Kelly

SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 4: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 4, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - APRIL 4: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on April 4, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – FEBRUARY 8: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings blocks the shot of Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat on February 8, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – FEBRUARY 8: Willie Cauley-Stein #00 of the Sacramento Kings blocks the shot of Hassan Whiteside #21 of the Miami Heat on February 8, 2019 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Comparing Willie To His Peers

Fact: NBA centers who “get paid “ have one statistic in common: high volume in rebounds and not so much in scoring. In today’s modern NBA, big men are encouraged to develop a perimeter shot. But if unable to, being a 10-and-10 guy is another way to stay relevant.

Let us compare a few centers who meet the 10-and-10 stat, and see how much they are getting paid today.

Hassan Whiteside who was the Kings’ draft pick in 2010 is currently making $24-25 million a season. Back in 2016, he signed a four-year contract worth north of $98 million with the Miami Heat. During his time with Miami, five seasons, he is averaging 14 points and 12 rebounds a contest.

Another big man with the same skillset as Willie is Myles Turner of the Indiana Pacers. Currently, the 23-year old big is on his rookie contract with the team, but last summer signed a four-year extension worth around $80 million. During his career, he is averaging around 13 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks a game.

The last player I am going to mention is Tristan Thompson from the Cleveland Cavaliers. During his NBA career, Thompson is averaging around nine points and nine rebounds a night, and as a result, he signed a five-year contract worth up to $82 million with the Cavs back in 2015.

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