Is this the biggest waiver/buyout of an NBA salary in league history? Dame still gets paid and when he is rehabbed, can go anywhere he wants for very cheap. No reason to sign Dame now as he is getting his money and would just be rehabbing this year anyhow. Hopefully he can rehab at the PF and be around the organization.
My opinion only- we have talent now, he can still go down as all time great. He can mentor and contribute at a high level.
Does the NBA still give injured player exception to the Bucks? What about insurance? All contracts are insured. Will the Bucks get that as well? I know it doesn't usually kick in until after the 41st game I believe.
One good thing about this: this should FINALLY shut the Miami Heat fans THE FUCK UP. They want Dame? NOW THEY CAN HAVE HIM.
The Blazers got an all defense guy and Deni with control over numerous draft picks out of it. Cronin turned out to be on the right side of history on this.
Why do people care if hes on the team? For some sentimental reason? Just put him in some ambassador role and call it good. Im one of his biggest fans but what a waste of fucking time to sign him to anything. Dude is making millions upon millions. Hes fine. Next.
As I understand it the stretching is just for the organizations books, I think they still get their money at the times agreed on the contract. But im fucking stupid so this is just an assumption. Its probably different than deferred, like how it was with Bobby bonilla, ken Griffey, etc.
Yeah, I think Dame's best move now is to find out who is making the biggest bid for the team and offer to be their figure head. Retire, take his time with his rehab and be the face of the Blazers new ownership. I bet he could get a small piece of the team just by being the owner's go between the media and the team.
If he's willing to sign for a minimum contract, and just rehab here, sure. But I don't really think he's going to come back (and not because of the weird "He HaTeS JoDy AnD JoE cRoNiN!" battle cry some have).
