Josh Smith: Clippers Forward Says Estimated $6.9 Million Salary Will Be 'Harder' on His Family
Full Quote:
"It wasn’t about the money because of the Detroit situation. But at the end of the day, you know, I do have a family. So, it is going to be a little harder on me this year. But I’m going to push through it and try to do long-term after this year. But I think, this year, focusing on doing something special with this group of guys – we have the opportunity to do something special. Right now, this is what I want to focus on."
Resulting Article:
http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/2530899-josh-smith-claims-69-million-salary-with-clippers-will-be-harder-on-family
It's unlikely new Los Angeles Clippers forward Josh Smith perceives his nearly $7 million salary the same way you do.
The Clippers offered Smith, the ex-Piston and Rocket, a $1.5 million contract for the 2015-16 season, which he signed. The team introduced him to the Los Angeles media Tuesday. On top of that, he is going to make $5.4 million from a prior deal with the Detroit Pistons for a grand total of $6.9 million next year.
Smith let America know of his struggle, as reported by David Whitley of the Orlando Sentinel (via the Detroit Free Press). "At the end of the day, you know, I do have a family," he said. "So it is going to be a little harder on me this year. But I'm going to push through it, you know. ... I made a decision for me and my family."
Source Video (See: 16:10)
http://www.foxsports.com/west/story/la-clippers-deandre-jordan-paul-pierce-josh-smith-free-agent-signins-press-conference-072015
Facebook then takes the sensationalizers and throws them in my face for 3 days.
This has been a friendly PSA reminder to always remember that the media loves to manipulate us.
