“Sports is just a business” and “He accepted a better job offer” are weak arguments predicated on the silly premise all “businesses” are the same, and that the motivations you and I have are even remotely applicable to an NBA athlete. It’s a silly strawman argument.

It’s not explicitly clear, but if that $40m guaranteed in the first two years is the total for all 6, he should be batting that shit away. NFL players’ contracts are bullshit, I am pro-any player using his leverage to make sure he gets paid no matter what.