West , who is 35 , has played 12 years in the NBA .
West , who is 35 , has already made $87.7 million in his career , was considered just the latest piece , albeit an extreme example taking a bigger - than - usual pay cut .
West , who is 35 , has played 12 years in the NBA , and has already made $87.7 million in his career , was considered just the latest piece , albeit an extreme example taking a bigger - than - usual pay cut .