The Golden State Warriors came into the 2017 NBA Finals as huge favorites over the Cleveland Cavaliers, with a series price of -260. That means to win $100 on the Warriors, you would need to wager $260.
Which is exactly what Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy appears to have done, only on a much, much larger scale.
According to David Purdum of ESPN, McCoy posted a photo of a betting ticket on one of his social media platforms (it appears to be Instagram or Snapchat).
The wager cost him a whopping $200,000 and pays less than half of that if the Warriors win. Should Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant emerge victorious over LeBron James, McCoy would earn $62,500 in winnings.
LeSean McCoy bet $200,000 on Warriors to win Finals. It's largest bet Planet Hollywood took on Finals. Would pay $62,500. h/t @RomanEdmond1 pic.twitter.com/C34zSQQxEI
— David Payne Purdum (@DavidPurdum) June 4, 2017
That's a pretty sizable wager. Although it is worth noting that McCoy has earned a pretty penny during his run in the NFL. McCoy's rookie contract wasn't huge, but he played well enough to earn a $45 million extension from the Eagles back in 2012.
Before the 2015 season he was dealt to the Bills in a trade for Kiko Alonso, and once he landed in Buffalo he got a new five-year, $40 million contract. He has plenty of money.
And unless the Cavs can get back on track -- starting with Game 2 on Sunday night -- he's going to earn another nice little payday.
