Bobcats Pick up Option Year on Okafor's Contract

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  1. Shapecity

    Shapecity S2/JBB Teamster Staff Member Administrator

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    <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- The Bobcats have picked up the option on Emeka Okafor's contract, keeping the reigning rookie of the year in Charlotte through at least the 2007-08 season.

    The Bobcats announced the move on Saturday. The team had until October 2006 to exercise the $5 million option, but coach and general manager Bernie Bickerstaff has often said he intends to build the young franchise around Okafor. </div>

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    I see this as a good and bad move. Good move first, he's here gauranteed for that year and the bad part is they can sign him to a long extension quicker. He might want more money a few years down the road than now, so if they could of worked a deal now they might have gotten off easy.
     
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    This is not surprising since he is the face of the Bobcats and the cornerstone of the team. Good move if he stays healthy.
     
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