<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">As far as NBA contract extensions go, the remaining six weeks that the Suns and Boris Diaw have to negotiate one is close to an eternity. When the Suns were able to sign Leandro Barbosa to his five-year extension Aug. 4, the early agreement was a league anomaly. If a player's extension is not an obvious maximum deal, these matters often linger closer to the Oct. 31 deadline. And although talks remain pleasant and positive with Diaw, there is nothing imminent, especially with the national team commitments Diaw and Suns Executive Vice President and General Manager Mike D'Antoni had this summer. The working gap is about $2 million annually on a five-year deal, with the Suns willing to pay Diaw $8 million per year and Diaw seeking about $10 million per year. It looks like the difference between Drew Gooden's new three-year, $23 million contract or Chris Wilcox's new three-year, $24 million deal and the $60 million over six years that Nene got in July. Dallas' negotiations with Josh Howard may be a better comparison, although some argue that Diaw would not thrive anywhere but Phoenix because of D'Antoni's system.</div> Source Diaw had a breakout season, but I'm not convinced he's worth $10M per just yet. I don't see how Phoenix can afford him at that price tag because of the money they have invested in Nash, Amare, Marion and a few of their role players.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">Source Diaw had a breakout season, but I'm not convinced he's worth $10M per just yet. I don't see how Phoenix can afford him at that price tag because of the money they have invested in Nash, Amare, Marion and a few of their role players.</div> Totally agree, I don't think they can afford Diaw, especially at $10M, nor do I think he is worth it. Even though I can see Diaw justifying it seeing Amare getting Max, Marion getting paid like 17 or 18 mill. As well as people like Dunleavy and Murphy getting 10 mill a year or close, Prince got a contract like that.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting SkiptoMyLue11:</div><div class="quote_post">Totally agree, I don't think they can afford Diaw, especially at $10M, nor do I think he is worth it. Even though I can see Diaw justifying it seeing Amare getting Max, Marion getting paid like 17 or 18 mill. As well as people like Dunleavy and Murphy getting 10 mill a year or close, Prince got a contract like that.</div> Yeah right, you just secretly want him in Toronto. I'm sure Diaw and his agent are looking at the likes of the players you mentioned. However, they have to realize a player like Dunleavy and Murphy are considered overpaid. Something the Suns do have in their favor in negotiations is the fact most teams are capped out for 2007 already. The only team I'd consider a serious contender would be Orlando. They have cap space to sign Diaw and he'd be the immediate starter at SF. The Magic have a nice young nucleus of players committed to winning titles and not interested in personal accolades.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting shapecity:</div><div class="quote_post">Yeah right, you just secretly want him in Toronto. I'm sure Diaw and his agent are looking at the likes of the players you mentioned. However, they have to realize a player like Dunleavy and Murphy are considered overpaid. Something the Suns do have in their favor in negotiations is the fact most teams are capped out for 2007 already. The only team I'd consider a serious contender would be Orlando. They have cap space to sign Diaw and he'd be the immediate starter at SF. The Magic have a nice young nucleus of players committed to winning titles and not interested in personal accolades.</div> Well I wouldn't be against having Diaw in Toronto, but at the price of 10 mill I don't think it would be great considering the role available for him. I think he plays best at PF (because then he has a quickness advantage and can dribble and dish more), and we have Bosh dominating the PF minutes. Anyway I know you were joking, I just like talking about the Raptors . Anyway, I do realise that Murphy and Dunleavy are overpaid, but Diaw probably argues that he is more valuable than them. I do agree that Orlando actually would be a good fit for Diaw. Even though he would have to play SF (which he still does well). Just because Dwight and Darko don't need the ball in their hands, and Diaw is a good passer and overall player he could act as a catalyst from the SF position. Diaw is also young so it would be a strong nucleus that gradually improves for a number of years. PG: Jameer SG: ?? SF: Diaw PF: Dwight C: Darko You just want him on the Lakers.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting SkiptoMyLue11:</div><div class="quote_post"> I do agree that Orlando actually would be a good fit for Diaw. Even though he would have to play SF (which he still does well). Just because Dwight and Darko don't need the ball in their hands, and Diaw is a good passer and overall player he could act as a catalyst from the SF position. Diaw is also young so it would be a strong nucleus that gradually improves for a number of years. PG: Jameer SG: ?? SF: Diaw PF: Dwight C: Darko You just want him on the Lakers. </div> I would love Diaw in Orlando but I doubt it would go down. 10 million is too much, Dwight is most definitely going to ask for max as well as Darko and Jameer asking for a hefty price. I just can't see that unless Orlando wants to focus on Dwight, Darko, Diaw, and Nelson as their future and sign crappy talent as filler which would be an incredibly stupid move. Unless Diaw is alright in taking a pay cut for Orlando then I'm fine with him coming but as is, its a definite no with Otis focusing on the current core. Like Shape said though, this guy is asking for a bit much. He had a good season but not a 10 million dollar season. These freaking NBA players are greedy man....
10 mil per year isn't too bad, especially considering how 90+% of NBA players get more than "market value". Guys like Tayshaun Prince, Caron Butler, and Troy Murphy all make about 10 mil and I'd say he's on the level of those guys plus he's still young and could replace Marion since he's getting paid max for similar production (and Diaw doesn't dissapear in the playoffs). The smarter move would probably be to wait and just match any offer he gets in FA next offseason but you could get a team like Orlando or Toronto willing to give him the money he wants or more.
Diaw is getting selfish now. He isn't up to all-star level just yet so I don't think he deserves 10 million a year. I don't even know if the Suns can afford him.
That's crazy on his part. He's had one good season, and all of the sudden he thinks he's worth $10mil? No way. At the most, he should be getting the MLE or slightly more, somewhere in the $7-8mil range. Definitely not $10mil. He's had one good season so far, just one. I realize last year was his only opportunity so far, but seriously. At the very least, I'd wait to see how he does this before I even contemplate investing that much cash in him.
He should get Tayshaun Prince/Josh Howard type money IF he has another good season. One breakout season doesn't warrant $10 million per year. I'm thinking he should get around $8 mil if he has another great season. However, I don't think he'll have as great an impact anywhere else, or this coming year with the return of Amare
Diaw is a one season wonder..the only reason he played so much was becasue Amarie was out. He is not worth 10M at all. But that's in IMO.
What? are you kidding, whoever pays Diaw $10 a year is getting a good deal by NBA standards. It's RISKY, sure, but I think it will pan out. The guy plays fundamentally sound basketball, high IQ and versatile game, good character guy, awesome passer. he could be like a J-Kidd type guy in a couple of years, a guy who makes everyone better. star potential in the right system and given the right role.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Franchise4Ever:</div><div class="quote_post">I would love Diaw in Orlando but I doubt it would go down. 10 million is too much, Dwight is most definitely going to ask for max as well as Darko and Jameer asking for a hefty price. I just can't see that unless Orlando wants to focus on Dwight, Darko, Diaw, and Nelson as their future and sign crappy talent as filler which would be an incredibly stupid move. Unless Diaw is alright in taking a pay cut for Orlando then I'm fine with him coming but as is, its a definite no with Otis focusing on the current core. Like Shape said though, this guy is asking for a bit much. He had a good season but not a 10 million dollar season. These freaking NBA players are greedy man....</div> The Magic wouldn't pay $10 million a year for Boris Diaw. No way. The Magic are fine and don't need him playing SF. Also, Boris Diaw is worth like $7 million at max and I can't believe he would want more.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CLos:</div><div class="quote_post">The Magic wouldn't pay $10 million a year for Boris Diaw. No way. The Magic are fine and don't need him playing SF. Also, Boris Diaw is worth like $7 million at max and I can't believe he would want more.</div> yea for some reason I'm thinking 7 mill, maybe 8 mill depending on the upcoming season would be reasonable.
NO WAY is he worth 10 mil/year. Thats just ridiculous. He's a product of the system, the Suns put him in a place to shine. Now he wants 10 mil? Jesus, thats insane. Now don't get me wrong, the guy is an all around player and is really good. But theres only one season backing his idea that he deserves 10 mil/year. The dude should be GRATEFUL that the Suns gave him the chance that he got, had he never come to the suns he would have been thinking about a 10 mil contract over 3-4 years, not in one year. 8 mil/year is a fantastic offer and even an offer that I consider a bit high myself. He's just being greedy now, and I hope he doesn't get signed for 10 mil/year. The Suns gave him so much, and he wants to take more back. Put him on any other team that doesn't have Nash and a running game and see how he does...
another one askin for more money after just a single season of good basketball. Amare is back, and Diaw WILL NOT look as good as he did last year. He's not with 10 MIL.
He'll get it! NOt too many players have his style of play, very unique & a hard worker who wants success very badly. He'll kick your bunhole. Hahaha
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Carter:</div><div class="quote_post">He's worth around the 5-8 million range not 10 million.</div> QFT A player shouldn't just make a ton of money off one season of good basketball, especially in a system like pheonix that can make TT look good. Although, you have to admit, comparing to some of the clowns that make that much money, he definately should get atleast that, but apparently that's where the NBA is headed. There is no way he should get that kind of money though.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting LRVBADASSBALLIN:</div><div class="quote_post">He'll get it! NOt too many players have his style of play, very unique & a hard worker who wants success very badly. He'll kick your bunhole. Hahaha</div> His style of play isn't worth $10 million a season. Amare will shine again and Boris won't even be looked at as much this season.
