Kori Ellis
08-22-2005, 02:06 AM
Walker's deal got doctored a little
Terms adjusted after his physical
By Shira Springer | August 21, 2005
The biggest deal in NBA history almost wasn't.
Not long after Antoine Walker sat for his introductory news conference at American Airlines Arena in Miami and said all the right things, an arthritic condition in his knees gave the Heat pause. According to two Eastern Conference sources, concerns that arose during the Walker physical resulted in a restructuring of his original six-year deal worth $53 million.
Now, the deal is guaranteed for only four years, approximately $30 million, with the final two years being team options. The same two sources added that reaching a compromise was not easy.
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http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2005/08/21/walkers_deal_got_doctored_a_little/
Terms adjusted after his physical
By Shira Springer | August 21, 2005
The biggest deal in NBA history almost wasn't.
Not long after Antoine Walker sat for his introductory news conference at American Airlines Arena in Miami and said all the right things, an arthritic condition in his knees gave the Heat pause. According to two Eastern Conference sources, concerns that arose during the Walker physical resulted in a restructuring of his original six-year deal worth $53 million.
Now, the deal is guaranteed for only four years, approximately $30 million, with the final two years being team options. The same two sources added that reaching a compromise was not easy.
Rest of article ...
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2005/08/21/walkers_deal_got_doctored_a_little/