<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post"> "There has been a lot of talk about how Derek Fisher's departure helps the Jazz when it comes time to re-sign Deron Williams. I haven't heard much talk about what [Paul] Millsap will demand when he enters free agency. What do you think his offers will be and do you think the Jazz will be able to resign him? Thanks. - Billy, Hanksville I can't imagine the Jazz letting Millsap get away. I can't imagine even allowing Millsap to get to free agency before signing him a long-term extension? He is already an outstanding player -- maybe not an All-Star at this point, but the kind of player who helps his team win. That said, the Jazz don't have to extend Millsap's contract for awhile and probably won't. As you said, Williams has to be the No. 1 priority. Currently, Millsap is under contract for $687,000 this season. The Jazz have an option for $797,000 in 2008-09. Yes, Millsap is underpaid right now. But that's something that can (and will) be fixed in the not-too-distant future. </div> Source: Salt Lake Tribune
As it said in the article, the Jazz wont be letting Millsap go easily. They'll be looking to lock him up long term, as he has been a massive steal. Averaging 18 minutes per game as a rookie under Jerry Sloan, while playing behind the all star Carlos Boozer and playing in every single Jazz game is something special. Millsap may not start for a while with Boozer at power forward (not that he isn't capable), but will certainly be one of the very best bench players in the league.
