Kobe Brian paid $400k for exhibition game in Manila

Filipino basketball fanatics has the best time of their lives as the NBA superstars played in Araneta Coliseum for 2 consecutive days last weekend. The first day has seen the NBA All Stars headed by Kobe Bryant and Derrick Rose battle against the PBA Selections while they faced the Smart Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday-July 24, 2011. 

Ever wonder how much it cost to bring this NBA All Stars in our country? 

According to the report from sports illustrated Kobe Brian, Derrick Rose and Kevin Durant were paid +$400k for 2  exhibition game in Manila.

Star-studded exhibition games like the two taking place in the Philippines this weekend are proving to be quite profitable as well, with one source with knowledge of the deals saying the Lakers' Kobe Bryant, Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant and Chicago's Derrick Rose are being paid more than $400,000 apiece for their weekend of work (reminder: tax-free).
Amick says that if the lockout continues, the players will keep on pursuing their overseas options, especially as "playing overseas means not paying taxes."

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