Aspiration's Controversial Kawhi Leonard Deal Sparks NBA Debate

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Source: Hoops Rumors
Aspiration's Controversial Kawhi Leonard Deal Sparks NBA Debate
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Andrei Cherny, co-founder of Aspiration, clarifies that Kawhi Leonard's endorsement contract was not a 'no show' deal and contained extensive obligations, countering claims that Leonard did not perform work for the $28 million endorsement. The controversy involves allegations that the Clippers used a sponsor to funnel extra cash to Leonard to circumvent the salary cap, prompting an NBA investigation. Cherny blames the company's failure on co-founder Joe Sanberg's legal issues, while former executives criticize the endorsement deal as misaligned with Aspiration's strategy.

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