NBA Free Agency 2013: Top 10 Worst Contracts So Far
By Chris Philip
Jun 3, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West (21) reacts against the Miami Heat in the fourth quarter during game 7 of the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell- USA TODAY Sports
#10. David West, Indiana Pacers
3 years/$36M (2012-2013: $10M)
Age: 32 (2016-2017: 35)
Peers: Hedo Turkoglu, Kris Humphries, Al Horford
Role: Starting Power Forward
2012-2013 Statistics: 73 games, 33.4 mpg, 17.1 ppg (49.8%/21.1%/76.8%), 7.7 rpg, 2.9 apg, 1.0 spg, 0.9 bpg
Rationale: West is essential to Indiana’s identity, so losing him was not an option. However, there is no reason he should be getting a raise from his previous contract. The Pacers are compensating him for what he has done more than what he will do.