The salaries of players on the Los Angeles Lakers and other NBA teams sometimes make the value of money seem like less than it is. Rookie contracts worth millions of dollars are called “cheap,” 10-day contracts worth more than many earn in a year are referred to as a “pittance.”
But for the average person, even just $100,000 is a ton of money, which is probably why people (including Lakers players) love watching fans attempt MGM Big Shot Jackpot halfcourt shot at Staples Center during the team’s games, even if such heaves rarely find the bottom of the net.