DERRICK Favors was a staple in the NBA for years and now he struggles to find a team
The 32-year-old NBA big man made over $100million in his career but has not played since 2022 after getting released.
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Favors spent 12 seasons in the NBA and playing for four teams.
The Atlanta-born big man was a standout high school player growing up in Georgia.
Favors was the No.1 high school recruit coming out, had offers from every top school nationwide, and was a McDonald's All-American.
He attended Georgia Tech University and played one season — Favors was named ACC Rookie of the Year and to the ACC All-Freshman Team.
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Favors left after his freshman season and was selected with the No.3 pick by the New Jersey Nets (now Brooklyn Nets) in the 2010 NBA draft.
He was the youngest player to ever play in a game for the Nets after debuting at 19.
Favors was traded the following season in a blockbuster deal to the Utah Jazz.
He would go on to play for the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Favors earned over $130million and was selected to the NBA All-rookie team.
He last appeared in the NBA in the 2021-22 NBA season for the Thunder.
The NBA big man signed his 10-day deal with the Atlanta Hawks after but did not appear in a game.
After 12 seasons, Favors has averaged 10.6 ppg, 7.1 rebounds, and shot 53 percent from the field.
