Fizer's Contract in Israel

[cyclonenum1]

I read today that the contract Fizer signed in Israel is a 2 year deal with a total of $1.8 million. I was a little surprised. I was not aware that the foreign deals had gotten that lucrative.

[no2cyclones]

There was an article that I read not too long ago about former Syracuse PG Gerry McNamera that said something to the effect of him making more playing in a foreign country than he would in the NBDL. The kicker was that he was happier in the USA, so he chose less money. Foreign contracts are definitely plenty lucrative.

[brianhos]

Not bad coin for playing over seas. Of course I would not be too thrilled about being an rich american in Israel.

[clones_jer]

Not bad coin for playing over seas. Of course I would not be too thrilled about being an rich american in Israel.

at least he'll be inconspicious ... oh wait ...

[psycln11]

In one of his several local radio interviews promoting his new book, Paul Shirley was asked about playing in the NBA-DL. H ebasically said he'd have to go overseas for a couple years to make some "real" money first.

[bawbie]

If I remember right, starting salaries in the NBDL are something like $18,000 for the season.