This. He wasn't flushed with money at the time (probably still isn't), he didn't just get a $500K cheque... He gets paid out like you or I, bi-weekly, with his deductions taken off just like an employee and this was at the start of the season. His signing bonus was for only $200K back in 2012 and after paying taxes, bills, and probably his agent and well 3 years later he likely wasn't left with much. I could see a $1000 suit being a tough purchase for him at the time.