Marbury calls Rose's meager new contract 'a crime'
It's been a long time since Stephon Marbury laced up his sneakers on an NBA hardcourt, but the former NBA All-Star still pays attention to the happenings in the Association.
Needless to say, "Starbury" wasn't impressed by the reported $2.1-million contract recently signed by 2011 MVP and fellow Knicks alum Derrick Rose. Marbury let the world know of his displeasure with an epic Twitter rant, claiming that "not even the haters will agree with" the contract Rose got.
I think it's a crime that Derrick Rose is being paid this amount of money, when you have guys that can't chew gum and walk making more.
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
WTF is going on in the NBA. I've watched guys that shouldn't be in the game let alone the money their getting. Drose is a Monster! https://t.co/I93tuBElF6
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
Really? A MVP for that amount of money. Not even haters will agree with the price tag https://t.co/qILh14PkQt
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
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Dude is one of the strongest PG to play. Him coming back from major injures should show his work ethic and commitment. This isn't cool! https://t.co/ckdqpK3rcl
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
I understand he's been hurt but don't hurt his fans feelings with this BS offer. https://t.co/kKvxvf12uA
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
I pray that's what he says but Lebron should of stepped in. Maybe he's leaving so he doesn't care but my man should be eating healthier 💰 https://t.co/dts3xsxdhu
— I AM PEACE STAR (@StarburyMarbury) July 27, 2017
If he was looking for a bigger payday, Rose could have considered playing in China, where Marbury claims that he could have made $4 million-to-$5 million per year. For what it's worth, Marbury carved out quite a second career in the Chinese Basketball Association after leaving the NBA after the 2008-09 season.