Oberto retires

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  1. MickZagger

    MickZagger Well-Known Member

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    Oberto got many good paydays during his time in Spain. A classy move nonetheless.
     
    MickZagger, Nov 4, 2010
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  2. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    $3.6 million was his highest salary in the NBA. A lot compared to what the average Joe makes, but pretty small potatoes for an NBA big man. His NBA career was also rather short. I'm sure he also made some decent money playing professionally in Argentina and Spain, too. In any case, voluntarily giving back money you didn't actually earn, even if you were contractually entitled to it, is a class move.

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    Boob-No-More, Nov 4, 2010
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    I'll never eat Oberto beef jerky again.
     
    Rodolfo, Nov 5, 2010
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    barfo triggered obsessive commie pinko boomer maniac Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Hey, you could invite him down to Texas to run for governor there, if you like him so much. Have carpetbag, will travel. Also Shawn Bradley is available. He's even taller!

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    barfo, Nov 5, 2010
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    If I'm a Blazers center and I have a bad case of the hiccups, I'm retiring before it becomes life threatening. Can't blame Oberto one bit.
     
    handiman, Nov 5, 2010
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    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    I'm going with #21
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 5, 2010
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    That's good to know, but we have our own Governor that has Texas with a surplus of money and continued job growth.
     
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