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Drew Gooden, Former Jayhawk, Is About To Get Paid By 9th NBA Team

Can you believe it's been eight years since Drew Gooden left the Kansas Jayhawks after his junior year and was drafted 4th overall into the NBA? And can you believe he has played for eight NBA teams in those eight years?

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Not exactly a franchise player, huh?

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Gooden is reportedly about to get paid by his 9th NBA team, according to ESPN.com.

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The two sides are discussing a deal that could be worth $32 million over five years, a source close to Gooden said. The deal is not done and details still need to be worked out, a source said, but it appears both sides are committed to getting it done.

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Must be nice to be in the NBA.

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Nine NBA teams...I guess I didn't realize that.