Big man Larry Sanders had all of the ability to at least be a high-level backup in the NBA, but his unfortunate struggles with mental health led to him not sticking it out in the league as long as he could have. Just to show what kind of player Sanders was, in his third season, he averaged 9.8 points, 9.5 rebounds and 2.8 blocks over 71 games, 55 starts, for the Bucks – a real What could have been? situation here. (Sanders, who last played for Milwaukee in 2014, was still getting paid by the team in 2021-22).
Actual position: No. 15
Career earnings: $38,577,822
Career stats: 6.4 ppg, 5.7 rpg, 1.8 bpg, 48.0 FG%, 55.3 FT%
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