Insider Report: Drew Gooden

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Originally Posted by TheDarkSide.

I understand why S Jax left cause i mean he had a breakout year winning the championship in 03 and wanted a payday. Didn't Gooden take less money to come here? Dude is sincere in wanting to settle down somewhere IMO.

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There wasn't much difference in money, but career-wise, playing on a team that will go deep into the playoffs (fingers crossed) is great exposure for a soon-to-be free agent. Its win-win for him. If he plays well and SA likes him and he wants to stay, that could happen. If he doesn't want to stay or wants more money, his (theoretical) strong play in the playoffs will bump his price.