Several of the biggest stars in the NBA — including Kobe Bryant, Amar’e Stoudemire and Kevin Durant — are finalizing a 10-day barnstorming tour across four continents.
As the 3 1/2-month NBA lockout drags on, threatening to soon eliminate the entire first month of the regular season, the league’s most prominent players are scouring the globe for chances to earn income, market their brands and play the game.
The tour is set to start in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Oct. 30, and pushes onto London’s O2 Arena (Nov. 1 and 3); Macau, China (Nov. 5); and Melbourne, Australia (Nov. 8 and 9).
Bryant, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Blake Griffin, Rajon Rondo, Paul Pierce and Tyson Chandler have already signed contracts to participate, reported.
LeBron James, Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Derrick Rose, Russell Westbrook, Carlos Boozer and Kevin Love are also strong possibilities to participate.
The top players will make “north of $1 million,” plus expenses, for the tour, according to Yahoo Sports.
Denver Post wire services
