The basketball boom in Europe and Asia has resulted in a huge influx of international players in the NBA.
But it has also created legitimate overseas leagues where down-and-out NBA stars can go to jump-start their careers.
These players aren't all undrafted college players or washed-up 40-year-olds.
There is a new breed of international players who have NBA experience and are still in their primes, but can't seem to find their way onto an NBA roster.
And you've probably heard of many of them.
Tracy McGrady now plays for the Qingdao Eagles in China
NBA experience: 15 years (Raptors, Magic Rockets, Knicks, Pistons, Hawks)
NBA earnings: $162 million
*Salary figures courtesy of Basketball Reference
Jonny Flynn now plays for the Melbourne Tigers in Australia
NBA experience: 3 years (Timberwolves, Rockets)
NBA earnings: $9.5 million
*Salary figures courtesy of Basketball Reference
Sasha Vujacic now plays for Anadolu Efes in Turkey
NBA experience: 7 years (Lakers, Nets)
NBA earnings: $19.5 million
*Salary figures courtesy of Basketball Reference
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