Much like his junior season at Kentucky, third-year Nick Richards has taken a huge leap forward in the NBA, and the Charlotte Hornets want to see some more. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski announced Wednesday night that Richards and the Hornets agreed to a three-year $15 million contract extension, which will lock up the big man and have him avoid restricted free agency this summer.
For a completely equitable comparison, Michael Jordan averaged about $3 million per year for the bulk of his career with the Chicago Bulls, roughly $2 million less than Richards.