Why would Kawhi stay here if Tim and Manu hang them up at season's end?

[Mel_13]

We can always look forward to some jersey retirement ceremonies too, tbh

And HOF inductions.

[ElNono]

I wonder if Parker would be willing to re-negotiate his contract to make it easier for the FO to attract more people. There is precedent for it.

When Duncan was making $22 M a year in his last year before he signed this contract for a lot less, people were saying that Parker was getting too little.

Duncan took less as he declined. Manu took less as he declined. Sean ****** re-negotiated his contract to allow the money he had been promised to be spread over a much longer period. This was after his kidney surgery, IIRC. If Pop asked him to do it, I think Parker might be willing to go along with it.

None of these guys need the gazillions they have made, and if they take it over a longer time it will still be there - just later.

Tony has a kid now, and if this nagging injuries continue, he might have to cut his career a little shorter. Perhaps stretching his deal would be a possibility, but I can't blame him if he doesn't want to leave money on the table, tbh.

[Mel_13]

I wonder if Parker would be willing to re-negotiate his contract to make it easier for the FO to attract more people. There is precedent for it.

When Duncan was making $22 M a year in his last year before he signed this contract for a lot less, people were saying that Parker was getting too little.

Duncan took less as he declined. Manu took less as he declined. Sean ****** re-negotiated his contract to allow the money he had been promised to be spread over a much longer period. This was after his kidney surgery, IIRC. If Pop asked him to do it, I think Parker might be willing to go along with it.

None of these guys need the gazillions they have made, and if they take it over a longer time it will still be there - just later.

Tony just signed that extension over the summer. It's a done deal and can't be changed. Duncan's salary drop was from the last year of one contract to the first year of the next contract. That case provides no precedent for Tony's current situation.

[024]

Because he's a restricted free agent

And pretty much no one walks away from their first big contract after their rookie deal. Max players after their rookie deals almost never sign with another team. I don't even remember the last player to do so.

[EVAY]

Tony just signed that extension over the summer. It's a done deal and can't be changed. Duncan's salary drop was from the last year of one contract to the first year of the next contract. That case provides no precedent for Tony's current situation.

I understand the timing of the two contracts (Duncan and Parker's). I mean, if both parties agree, couldn't they just re-structure the contract the pay it out over a longer period of time? When Sean re-set his contract payment, was it at the start of a new contract or was it adjusted with the agreement of both parties to the adjustment?

[Mel_13]

I understand the timing of the two contracts (Duncan and Parker's). I mean, if both parties agree, couldn't they just re-structure the contract the pay it out over a longer period of time?

Not possible under the current CBA.

[EVAY]

Not possible under the current CBA.

Thanks for the info.

Too bad though.

[Mel_13]

Thanks for the info.

Too bad though.

FYI, the very limited cir stances where a contract renegotiation is possible are outlined here:

http://www.cbafaq.com/salarycap.htm#Q61

The critical part: A renegotiation can only be used to provide a salary increase -- players can't take a "pay cut" in order to create more cap room for the team.

[milkyway21]

IF THE PG will play more as PG than trying to be an SG

[Perry Mason]

No team can guarantee success each and every year, but long-term success will always start at the top. So the fears that the Spurs will meltdown into persistent mediocrity after TD/Manu (even Pop) are overblown.

So long as Holt and RC run the Spurs, we can expect a culture that contributes to finding character guys, getting the most out of them, and thereby improving the chances of winning more than losing.

[ElNono]

No team can guarantee success each and every year, but long-term success will always start at the top. So the fears that the Spurs will meltdown into persistent mediocrity after TD/Manu (even Pop) are overblown.

So long as Holt and RC run the Spurs, we can expect a culture that contributes to finding character guys, getting the most out of them, and thereby improving the chances of winning more than losing.

We'll be certainly testing that theory anyways...

[Mikeanaro]

No team can guarantee success each and every year, but long-term success will always start at the top. So the fears that the Spurs will meltdown into persistent mediocrity after TD/Manu (even Pop) are overblown.

So long as Holt and RC run the Spurs, we can expect a culture that contributes to finding character guys, getting the most out of them, and thereby improving the chances of winning more than losing.

And what if Holt fires RC and sells the team?

[ducks]

texas cheaper taxes

[DMC]

Kawhi has already achieved more in his first few years than he's going to achieve for the rest of his career. He probably knows it's a long shot to get back to the le sans the big 3, just look at how many superstars are in the league today who've never won a ring, much less a Finals MVP.

[DMC]

And what if Holt fires RC and sells the team?

He wouldn't do it in that order. The Spurs with RC are worth more than the Spurs without RC. Holt knows business.

[ElNono]

bump, relevant