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Originally Posted by coyotes_geek
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Originally Posted by coyotes_geek
This possibility has been out there for some time.Quote:
Originally Posted by timvp
http://spurstalk.com/forums/showthre...=129928&page=8
Aren't you a Spurs fan? Why is this funny?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cant_Be_Faded
I dont think, there is a problem with handing him a contract right now...as was already said: they shouldnt have drafted him, if there are health concerns
the problem is, that it takes some time to handle the contract stuff and thats where they are probably stuck
should be solved in at least a week...I can understand Blair und the Spurs and its not a big deal
It actually surprises me that the guy can even play in the SL without a contract. It would seem to me without a contract he is playing at his own risk, and if he did get hurt the Spurs could simply walk away without any responsibility. If I was in his shoes I would sit as well and wait until my deal got done. Anybody know specifically how that works, does he sign a waiver to play in SL for now, and just takes out an insurance policy on his own to offset future earning should he get injured?
Well, his agent does have a good argument.
Revenge by the Milwaukee Bucks.
If Jodie Meeks got a 3 yr. 2.3 million contract w/ 2 yrs guarenteed plus partial on the 3rd, for the 41st pick in the 2nd round,
Blair has a good case for at least that for the 37th pick.
My question is, the Bucks are also over the salary cap (about 64 MM?), how can they offer a 3 year contract without using the MLE to a rookie?
Why can't the Spurs offer a similar 3 year deal?
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Milwaukee did use their MLE on Meeks.
I take you have never turned the channel to MSNBC Because they win the 'shittiest cable news network' award every year.Quote:
Originally Posted by z0sa
Posted this in another thread and think this might be a better location to ask the question.
I think because it's the second round and using the MLE they can do a longer then normal 3yr rookie deal. I think the Spurs should consider a 5 yr offer, loaded to pay more in the last years to make it easier to handle with lux tax or avoid lux tax fully in the first 2 years. Blair gets the money of a first rounder even though he fell to the 2nd, and guaranteed money incase he does get injured. If he lives up to his potential the Spurs get him at a lower price then his market value would be after his rookie contract if he pans out to be a serviceable NBA big, and they get injury insurance incase Blair does get hurt. Not sure if this is possible but I think something like this would work out best for both parties. Is this possible?
I'm not sure Blair would want to lock himself up for 5 years. His second contract will be better money than his first, so he's probably going to want to get to that second contract as quickly as possible. I'd guess he wants 2 years plus a player option for a 3rd. Three years being the magic number for the Spurs to have full Bird rights on him. The Spurs probably want that 3rd year to be a team option instead.
So is this twice in recent memory that Hoopsworld has had the scoop?
Planes better be on pig notice.
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Originally Posted by rasho8
Haha :lmao You must really love FOX... and hate the truth. :lol
If this is one, what is the other? Don't say McDyess signing..Quote:
Originally Posted by Dex
That's a good point about the 3rd year and us having full Bird rights.Quote:
Originally Posted by coyotes_geek
I am pretty sure you can't, but is there any way you can have both a team and/or player option for the 3rd year?
Say he picks up the option for x amount of dollars, and if not the team can decide to pick it up for something greater than x amount. If the team or him decide not to pick up the option he's able to walk. This could ensure himself of an extra year of getting paid in case his knees give out and ensure the Spurs get his Bird rights if they pick up the option.
Reading my post again....makes me think I should stick to lurking.
I think 800k starting with the maximum raise per year is very fair. i would say 2 years plus a team option.
You can't have both a team option and a player option on the same year, but if you had the 3rd year be player option, but partially guaranteed I think you could essentially accomplish what you're talking about.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spurstro
What about bonuses (like the Matt Bonner one) for meeting certain criteria...could those be added onto the 3rd year. If he meets them, I'm sure it would be worth it to the Spurs to pay him and keep his Bird Rights.
Just trying to find some middle ground in addition to the partial guarantee.