Lorbek to re-sign with Barcelona (Update: Now a done deal)

If Diaw was Lorbeks idea of a "tough physical center" than maybe it's good we didn't get him.

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Originally Posted by DesignatedT

If Diaw was Lorbeks idea of a "tough physical center" than maybe it's good we didn't get him.

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:lol

Lorbeck might have made more long term money had he signed with the Spurs, fought for a player option in year three, and made up the difference with a good free agency contract.

IOW, just like a Boras baseball draft clients have left bonus money on the table for a major league contract. Being on the the 40-man roster starts the clock earlier. The shorter contract is more valuable to the player under the CBA. It's a risk, but for an older European, that was a rational shot for bigger money. Instead, Lorbek has a safer contract with more guaranteed money.

yeah dnt think well c him in sa anytime soon

Damn...he looks like Bonner with a little less bulk but a little more post up skills. He even wears the same number lol. Too bad we couldn't find a way to make a deal there.

^ he wears 25 in Barcelona (same as And:lolrs:loln)

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Originally Posted by Mel_13

Lorbek wanted the money. The Spurs wanted Diaw.

Time to move on.

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Lorbek wanted the money BUT stay in Barcelona.
Can't really blame him.
Time To Move On.

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Originally Posted by CGD

That's what, $3.7M USD? Not sure what the tax on highest earners is in Spain right now, but I think in the long run he would have made more money coming to the US signing a smaller deal (for less years). I know preference, lifestyle, etc. matter, but it always stuck me as being about the $$ with this guy. Anyway, best of luck to him.

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Aren't European deals usually announced in after-tax amounts? $3.7M after tax would be a better deal than the full midlevel.

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Originally Posted by slick'81

yeah dnt think well c him in sa anytime soon

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Pretty much ever, at this point.