Derrick Rose is no longer the superstar point guard he once was before all the injuries but that doesn’t mean he still isn’t getting paid like one. He will reportedly sign a one year deal with the Timberwolves for the minimum, which on the surface doesn’t sound like much money at all but there is a catch.
By simply being on an NBA roster next season, his contract with Adidas kicks in and they will pay him more than $14.5 million dollars for the 2018-19 season, as per Nick DePaula. Rose will wear the DRose 9 signature sneaker. The money from Adidas doesn’t stop there. His endorsement deal with them was a 14 year deal, meaning as long as he continues to make a roster, the checks in the millions will continue to come in. For the 2019-20 season for example, Rose would be guaranteed $12.5 million from Adidas alone, regardless of what his NBA contract would be.
Add it all up and Rose is still doing very well for himself financially. If only the same could be said about his game on the court. There is still a contingent of fans, myself included, who love Rose and hope he can one day show the flash and skill that turned him into a superstar in the first place. If that never winds up happening, at the very least he can enjoy life knowing generations of his family should never have to worry about money. His negotiated deal with Adidas is recognized as one of the best of all time for an athlete.
Written by @IamJoeSports
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