NBL legend Bryce Cotton will leave the Perth Wildcats after nine seasons but is yet to confirm his next move.

The five-time league Most Valuable Player knocked back a contract offer from Perth that reportedly would have made him the highest-paid player in NBL history, announcing his exit on Tuesday.

The American guard has been linked with a move to Japan’s Chiba Jets, coached by former Wildcats boss Trevor Gleeson.

Cotton has indicated he would not play for another NBL club.

“Perth will always be home, but it’s time to say goodbye and see what else God has planned for me and my family,” Cotton said on Instagram.

“I came at the back end of the season my first year only expecting to be here six weeks.

“It turned into accomplishing things that no other player has achieved in their first nine seasons in the history of the league.

“Despite that, I had my slumps along the way on the court but you guys never turned your back on me and always showed genuine support.

“I can never thank you enough for that.”