LOGO WATCH #17 NBA's Highest Paid Players for 2011-12....Who leads the LIST and who is getting BAD CHECKS

The Big Question is always how much an athlete makes whether he is performing to standards or playing below it. The LOGO Contracts are unique because they are guaranteed contracts. Players don't get signing bonuses or upfront cash they get paid to play when the season starts. They may be able to defer some cash but in terms of how they are paid it's season to season no stipulations towards roster bonuses or things as such.

Now the 2011-12 Season is almost in the Post Season and the STARS will rise to the forefront like they always do. Let's check out who is at the TOP of the MONEY list we know the Top Players and Scorers are. One fact is that the 2011-12 NBA MVP will make Only $7 Million but his new deal will put him in the Top 7-10 in the Logo for years to come starting next season.

Now when the BLUEDUDE says a player is getting a Bad Check it simply means he way under performing the standards of which he is getting paid and that team should be able to recoup some of that money at least in the BLUEDUDE's Process of thinking. Players getting Bad Checks..STAT in Gotham City, Andre BARGNIANI from Jurassic Park Toronto, and Rashard LEWIS at HOME but Bad Check says Chocolate City WIZARDS.

The Top Money Makers in the LOGO for the 2011-12 Season sponsored by Do You have a Private Jet at your Disposal...the BLUEDUDE does from Thomas the Train called Jeremy:

NOTE: Contracts duration includes this seasons monies owed....

PLAYER/ TEAM/ 2011-12 pay/ Contract $/ Years Through

1. BLACK MAMBA LAKEshow $25.2 3yrs/$84 2013-14

2. Rashard LEWIS WIZ $22.2 6yrs/$118.2 2012-13

3. Tim DUNCAN SPURS $22 4yrs/$40 2011-12

4. BIG TICKET CELTICS $21.2 3yrs/$64 2011-12

5. DIRKiliscious MAVS $19.1 4yrs/$80 2013-14

6. SPANAIRD GASOL LAKEshow $18.7 3yrs/$57 2013-14

7. MELO MSG $18.5 3yrs/$67.1 2014-15

8. STAT GRANNY SMITH NYC $18.2 5yrs/$99.7 2014-15

9. JJ Hit Factory ATLANTA $18 6yrs/$123.7 2015-16

10. SUPERMAN of MOUSETOWN $17.9 5yrs/$80 2012-13

11. Elton BRAND 76ERS $17.1 5yrs/$79.8 2012-13

12. Z-BO BEALE STREET FED EX $16.5 4yrs/$71 2014-15

13. Fake CP3 LOB City aka LOST City $16.4 4yrs/$68 2012-13

14. D-WILL 8 aka JOKER NETS $16.4 4yrs/$70 2012-13

15a. King JAMES 305 Boyz $16 6yrs/$110 2015-16
15b. Bosh Spice 305 Boyz $15.5 6yrs/$110 2015-16
15c. Wade COUNTY 305 Boyz $15.5 6yrs/107.5 2015-16

Others of note just this season.....

@KDtrey5 THUNDERup $15.5
the TRUTH GREEN Team $15.3

Drew LAKEshow $15.2
Antwan JAMISON CAVS $15.1

RUDY Team NEXT DAY AIr GRIZZ $15
KAMANator HORNETS $14

Big AL SALT LAKE Palace $14
IGGY Broad Street PHILLY P A $13.5

C BOOZ 5 WEST SIDE STORY Report $13.5

The names that stick out the most are Players that have not in my opinion given their team the same play on the court as their contract reflects....MELO, Rashard LEWIS, Joe JOHNSON, Elton BRAND, and STAT. KNICKS Fans you would agree and if you don't maybe you need to look yourself in the mirror. Look at those BEHEMOTH Contracts...for one player who Tweet Pics of Gameday Meals and another who if he doesn't get his way storms off to his room and locks the door. I would give them fools 10 Minute Majors........on my watch.

What surprised me on the list most was DUNC and KG getting huge pay days but that is out of previous accomplishments and deservedly so...they are Warriors.

D-ROSE of the WEST SIDE STORY Report and Uncle Russ of THUNDERup will be towards the Top of this list next season.

numbers from NBA.com........

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