Not all NBA players go through the same experiences throughout their careers.
Some have to work a little harder to get their money and they need to maximize their market value while they can.
This was the case of Isaiah Hartenstein, who left the New York Knicks to sign a very lucrative contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder as a free agent.
While the deal made perfect financial sense, it was clearly a difficult decision for him to make.
When asked about this topic, Hartenstein said he loves his teammates and the city and thanked Tom Thibodeau and Leon Rose for everything they did for him during their time together (via Knicks Videos).