The NBA has seen their league become the fastest growing major sports league in North America. Yes, the NFL is still king in many ways, but the NBA has found a way to market to a young fanbase, something other major leagues are lacking. It starts with the game's top stars, as it's far easier to market players who are on the court most of the game and whose faces are plastered all over television.
The NBA, however, is a league that's accustomed to a lot of changes over the course of months and years. There are some basketball stars who play for the same time for their entire careers. There are also some basketball stars who struggle when it comes to staying with a team for an extended period of time. Of course, the latter is something that no basketball player wants to happen in his career, but it's a given that things that you can't control will happen, no matter how hard he tries to turn things into their favor. Sometimes, life doesn't pan out the way that was originally mapped out, and the constant changes come with no choice but for one to simply accept them and move on to the next chapter in life.
With all that said, let's take a closer look at 20 NBA stars who had very forgettable stints with random teams. As always, feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section.
20 Nick Young - Los Angeles Clippers (2012)
Nick Young, also known as "Swaggy P," last played for the Golden State Warriors in 2017-2018. Young has also played for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2013-17, Philadelphia 76ers in 2012-13, Los Angeles Clippers in 2012 and Washington Wizards in 2007-2012.
Young's short-lived tenure with the Clippers didn't even last for six months.
After helping the Clippers clinch their first postseason berth in 6 years with a 19-point performance against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Young signed a 1-year deal with the 76ers during the 2012 NBA offseason.
19 Michael Jordan - Washington Wizards (2001-03)
We're well-aware that Michael Jordan, commonly known as "MJ," was one of the biggest stars in Chicago Bulls history. But a lot of fans forget that Jordan came out of retirement a second time, not only to help run the Washington Wizards, but play for them. Yes, Jordan came out of his second retirement to play in Washington, D.C. from 2001-03.
Jordan's tenure with the Wizards drew mixed results even when he worked in their front office as the Director of Basketball Operations. We all remember that fiasco for Jordan drafting Kwame Brown. At least though, Jordan came out of retirement for the right reasons, as he wanted to donate his salary to relief efforts in wake of 9/11.
