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10 most valuable contracts in the NBA

By Bryce Olin

May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
May 31, 2014; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan (21) during the first quarter in game six of the Western Conference Finals of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 31, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Reggie Evans (30) as he drives toward the basket in the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Sacramento defeated New Orleans 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 31, 2014; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis (23) is defended by Sacramento Kings forward Reggie Evans (30) as he drives toward the basket in the second half at the Smoothie King Center. Sacramento defeated New Orleans 102-97. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Anthony Davis (3 years, $16.1 million)

Anthony Davis is another player that, based on his contributions, should be making much, much, much more than $5.3 million per season. Among power forwards, he had the second highest PER in the league at 26.54, just three-tenths behind Kevin Love. Realistically, Anthony Davis is a $15 million per season guy at least in the league right now, and he’s only two years into his pro career.

He’s only going to get better from here. In his honor, I’d like you to watch this Anthony Davis highlight video and imagine a bright future.

Last season, Davis averaged a double-double (20.8 PPG and 10.0 rebounds), and I fully expect  him to average a double-double throughout his career. Davis also has an uncanny knack for blocking shots and protecting the rim. As the Pelicans build for the future, a frontline of Davis and Omer Asik is going to make it impossible to score in the paint.

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