Washington Wizards point guard John Wall believes he should be paid as much as the top players in the NBA. This includes James Harden, who brought home a large contract extension this summer.
In July, the Houston Rockets locked down their All-Star guard with a four-year deal worth $118 million.
Apparently, Wall wasn't happy for his fellow NBA star.
According to Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer, "A front-office executive tells The Ringer that Wall was 'rankled' after Harden signed a four-year, $118 million extension with the Rockets."
Wall signed a five-year extension worth $80 million in 2013.
As good as he has been over the past few years—being named to three All-Star Games and averaging 19.9 points and 10.2 assists per game last season—the timing of his extension was perfect for Washington.
In the summer of 2013, the point guard had shown potential but was coming off an injury-shortened year, playing only 49 games. He was still yet to make an All-Star team and had failed to lead the Wizards to the playoffs in his first three years in the league.
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