Batum: So far proving me wrong.

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  1. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    I didn't hate on nic. I hated on the contract. I thought he would be a role player at best. My mistake I guess
     
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    He defense literally won the game. That swat at the end was epic.
     
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    oldmangrouch persona non grata

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    Bull dada. Nate was gone. Roy was gone. Other vets were traded or tanking. Batum had the chance to be a hero handed to him on a platter. He turned his back on it....and then announced he hated Portland so bad he wanted to play for Minnie-ha-ha. It is going to take more than a few good games to sell me on the "new" Batum.

    I used to blame Nate - but last season convinced me the problem is in Batum's head and heart.
     
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    Blazinaway Well-Known Member

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    so whaddya think now? he's gettin it done big time with the added presure of the contract - so are U happy or just a grouchy old man?
     
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  5. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Why is it with you guys that Nic either needs to be and elite all-star or he's a bust? Wasn't he a late first round pick?
     
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  6. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Contract HCP! Dude we are paying him to be our all-star. Doesn't matter if he wasn't even drafted. His pay scale warrants what production we expect from him.
     
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    how in the hell does that come out of the same keyboard that just said this about Roy "9 points and 8 rebounds shooting 38% from the floor" Hibbert?

    So THAT you'd be ok with paying 14 million??
     
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  8. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    LOL! Dude don't hate the playa, just hate the game son!
     
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  9. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Who said what we are paying him "all-star level money"? Compare his stats to other SFs who just got comparable contracts! Afflao/Gallinari etc....... PLEASE COMPARE THEM, I dare you!
     
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    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

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    No, we're not paying him like an all-star. He's the 49th highest paid player in the league this season, the HIGHEST of his 4-year contract. There aren't 49 all-stars in the league. He's the 49th highest paid, but currently 9th in scoring - and he does so much more than just score. At his current production, he's a fucking bargain!

    BNM
     
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  11. Further

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    You have said this a lot but storyteller contracts doesn't show this. Is this just what you thought, or do you see it written anywhere?
     
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    I do know he doesn't get paid as much during the rest of his contract as he does this season.
     
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    Mags...... please respond.
     
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  14. PtldPlatypus

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    BFW addressed this in the most recent game thread.

     
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    Probably from here:
    http://hoopshype.com/salaries/portland.htm
     
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    He's playing at the level I long thought he was capable of. If he keeps it up, he is well worth his contract. I'm not yet ready to declare that his inconsistent ways are behind him.
     
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    agree, but he's made a helluva start
     
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  18. Further

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

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    Yes, BrianfromWA explained the details with regards to how Minnesota front loaded their offer sheet with a signing bonus and Jayps15 is also correct, I got the salary breakdown from HoopsHype. According to that site, Nic will be paid the following:

    2012-13 - $11,950,000
    2013-14 - $10,920,250
    2014-15 - $11,390,500
    2015-16 - $11,860,750

    So yes, his current season's salary is the highest of the 4-year contract. Not by much over years 3 and 4, but over a million dollars more than next season.

    BNM
     
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  20. Further

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    Thanks BNM.
     
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