“I go back to a role where 7 seconds to go, give me the ball. Watch me rock. Uh, isolation, step back. I get to hoop. You know, that’s what people forget about. Like, it’s cool. I played a great role. I had a phenomenal NBA career while I was in the NBA. But I don’t wanna stand in the corner and play with the Bucks.”
My guess it is mostly money related. His deal is similar to a vet minimum, but I’m guessing he won’t pay much in taxes and will have most expenses paid for
A bigger role is just a cherry on top