If you’re a lifelong BlogNBAsketball fan then you’ll know the story of Keith Bogans. I have shed light in the past on this man and his history of being pooped on by numerous franchises. He’s the example of how the NBA doesn’t take care of its veterans, as they get recycled like spare parts across the league. Two years ago, Keith Bogans made the Chicago Bulls roster during training camp as a veteran role player. He impressed head coach Tom Thibodeau so much with his defense and consistency that he started all 82 games alongside MVP Derrick Rose. What did Bogans get for his troubles? Released…and replaced with Rip Hamilton, who got $15 million. Keith didn’t even get a cent that summer from Chicago after all his hard work. {To read more about the Bulls’ trashing of Bogans, click here}. Hamilton, meanwhile, barely even played this past season with an assortment of aches and wrinkles. The next stop for Bogans on his veteran world tour was the then-New Jersey Nets. He played well for head coach Avery Johnson following the Lockout, bringing leadership to an embarrassing group of “professionals.” Unfortunately, he tore up his ankle during that useless campaign and was quickly waived to make room for…D-League call-up [...]
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