After signing a four-year, $44 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks, things started to go down rather than up for Larry Sanders. He dealt with injuries, and suspensions for his marijuana use. Then in February of last year, he walked away from the game completely, leaving $27 million on the table. While many thought it was an insane choice to make, Sanders was at peace with his decision. He had been dealing with anxiety and depression, and wanted to pursue other things in life besides basketball. Music was one of those things, and now something big has come out of his other passion. Sanders was credited for his production work on “Don’t Run,” one of the best songs from PARTYNEXTDOOR’s latest album, P3. The song also features production from Sevn Thomas, who was behind Rihanna’s hit song “Work.”
(Video) NBA: Depression, Anxiety & More, Larry Sanders Explains Why He Walked Away From the NBA
Larry Sanders was emerging as one of the better big men in the league. He signed a four-year, $44 million contract with the Milwaukee Bucks and then everything went down hill. He began to miss time due to injury, a club fight and drug suspensions. Then he and the Bucks agreed to a buyout and he walked away from basketball. Everyone was wondering what was going on with Sanders, well now he tells the truth in his own words with no media manipulation.
NBA Report: Milwaukee Bucks Seeking Buyout With Larry Sanders
After several issues the past couple seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly looking to part ways with Larry Sanders.
NBA Report: Larry Sanders Ready to Stop Smoking Marijuana & Resume NBA Career
Milwaukee Bucks center Larry Sanders has been going through it this season. He’s been suspended for violating the league’s drug policy and recent reports have claimed that he might not want to play basketball anymore, period. Though Sanders has been vocal and unapologetic in the past about his marijuana use, he’s reportedly ready to clean up his act.
NBA: Did Larry Sanders Tell the Bucks He Doesn’t Want to Play Basketball Anymore?
Larry Sanders signed a four-year, $44 million contract before last season with the Milwaukee Bucks. It turned out to be a big mistake for the team as he’s missed games due to drug violations, bar fights and injury; then when he has played he’s been subpar. This season, he’s been at odds with Bucks head coach Jason Kidd, who said last week that Sanders—who hasn’t played the last six games—would remain out for “personal reasons” with no timetable for his return. Yesterday reports were released that Sanders is ready to give up basketball completely.
(Video) NBA: Larry Sanders Still High? He Wins Jump Ball & Almost Shoots at Wrong Basket
Larry Sanders has previously been suspended for marijuana use but defended it saying that he believes in the drug. Well last night it looked like he was still on it. He won the jump ball against Malcolm Thomas, had possession and proceeded to go for an uncontested layup on his team’s own basket before he stopped and realized he was going the wrong way.
