[g1313]

Childress had an interesting stint where he was the highest paid player outside of the NBA when he played in Greece. There was a lot of coverage at the time because it was one of the few times that someone voluntarily left the NBA to go play somewhere else for more money (he turned down a contract from the Hawks).

However, it appears that he did not have a good experience in Europe and it may have significantly set back his career.

Coverage of his initial decision to go: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/sports...d=all&_r=0
Why he now discourages players from going to Europe: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/feed/201...-to-europe

[g1313]

Childress had an interesting stint where he was the highest paid player outside of the NBA when he played in Greece. There was a lot of coverage at the time because it was one of the few times that someone voluntarily left the NBA to go play somewhere else for more money (he turned down a contract from the Hawks).

However, it appears that he did not have a good experience in Europe and it may have significantly set back his career.

Coverage of his initial decision to go: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/12/sports...d=all&_r=0
Why he now discourages players from going to Europe: http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/feed/201...-to-europe