I don't think a lot of you understand. Boozer was only making 700K this upcoming season. The Cavs and he aggreed that if they used their team option on him to make him a free agent, they would boost his salary to $4-5 million this season. The thing is, they didn't count on the fact that other teams with loads of cash were just going to throw it at them. As far as trades go, very few teams are going to take the big contracts of less established players. In the end, the Cavs get nothing. Expect Lebron to make the jump after the 2006-2007 season to NYC.
RE: Boozer <div class="quote_poster">Quoting r4shox01:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't think a lot of you understand. Boozer was only making 700K this upcoming season. The Cavs and he aggreed that if they used their team option on him to make him a free agent, they would boost his salary to $4-5 million this season. The thing is, they didn't count on the fact that other teams with loads of cash were just going to throw it at them. As far as trades go, very few teams are going to take the big contracts of less established players. In the end, the Cavs get nothing. Expect Lebron to make the jump after the 2006-2007 season to NYC.</div> On the contrary I think most do know the salary but the Cavs could have picked up that cheap option and dealt with him in the off season or traded him during the season. Your comment about "established players" is ridiculous, ask any NBA GM if they know his value they all do that's why Utah showed him the $ and stopped the pursuit of KMart. My point was there is no way Cleveland cuts him loose w/o some assurances from him and I have read reports that surmise this as well. so it looks like Boozer may have welshed on his word! cablesurfr
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting throwback:</div><div class="quote_post">man. with lebron and carlos that cavs had a very young and talented one-two punch.</div> Well I was looking forward to a Kidd/Martin vs. Bron/Boozer next season. Looks like it ain't gonna happen.
It jus shows how much Cavs GM sucks. Keeping Boozer wouldve been my 1 priority this off season. Boozer was underpaid tho. Especially when you get these idioots like Ollie gettin more than him. I see why he left. I bet Jazz fans are happy.
The more I think about this the more it makes me sick. The Cavs did a standup thing when they released out of his contract and he just sticks the knife in their back. Money makes the world go 'round.
Cavs GM are too nice.. they trust boozer and boozer just killed us. Stabbed us in the back and betrayed Cleveland.
Cavs Stabbing <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Deadlock:</div><div class="quote_post">Cavs GM are too nice.. they trust boozer and boozer just killed us. Stabbed us in the back and betrayed Cleveland.</div>Deadlock and CourtVision, I agree 100% this is a grave day in Cavs history and they were just starting to turn the corner, as a non media friendly city they don't need any bad press! i would never have thought a Dukie would be this underhanded and to go to the hated Jazz WOW! Oh and for those of you out there who don't follow the biz side of the NBA Boozer wasn't underpaid because the Cavs are cheapos, he got the @nd rd money regulated by CBA.
Wow, if I were a Cavs fan, at this point, I would be pissed. Mainly because your GM is a retard and thought that Boozer was a lock to return so he didn't pick up his option. Now look what happens, Boozer gets an offer from the Jazz for 6 years and $67 mil. And, if I'm correct, the Cavs don't have the money to match that. Well, I don't know what else to say except that your GM is dumb and that if you lose Carlos it's his fault cause he didn't bother to pick up his option.
Yep.. just when you think a Cleveland Sports team has a bright future they just kill us.... Why does Cleveland have such bad luck? People in boston and chicago complain about how their baseball team cant win a championship.. shit atleast you had the Bull the Patriots.. Cleveland got shit.. and we will never win everything but somehow im loyal enough too stay with this crappy city.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting CourtVision:</div><div class="quote_post">The more I think about this the more it makes me sick. The Cavs did a standup thing when they released out of his contract and he just sticks the knife in their back. Money makes the world go 'round.</div> How many GM's have promised players a roster spot or more money and renigged on the offer? Jim Paxson should have known that other teams would have enough cap space to offer Boozer more than they were willing to pay. All he had to do was pay Boozer the minimum for third year players this season and offer him more money than anyone else the following season (or trade him midseason if they didn't think that he would resign). The NBA isn't about handshake deals. Don't fault Boozer for taking more money b/c had he played under the contract that he originally signed and had a career threatening injury, he wouldn't have been able to get anything on the free agent market. Boozer did what was good for him. It was Jim Paxson and Gordan Gund fault for giving him the option to choose this year.
Moo2K4 <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Moo2K4:</div><div class="quote_post">Wow, if I were a Cavs fan, at this point, I would be pissed. Mainly because your GM is a retard and thought that Boozer was a lock to return so he didn't pick up his option. Now look what happens, Boozer gets an offer from the Jazz for 6 years and $67 mil. And, if I'm correct, the Cavs don't have the money to match that. Well, I don't know what else to say except that your GM is dumb and that if you lose Carlos it's his fault cause he didn't bother to pick up his option.</div> Moo2K4, don't blame management blame boozer or his agent for saying they would except the MLE if the Cavs didn't pick up the option, the Cavs did it as a favor as it resulted in a big raise and they knew they were underpaying there #2 star.
You blame Cavs GMS because there stupid ennough too trust a NBA player with that ability too play the game You blam Boozer because he lied and disapointed everyone in Cleveland where he was loved almost as much as James. I blame about 60-40.. 60 for GM and 40 for Boozer and his agent.
To quote the movie Scarface, "All I have in this world is my word and my balls, and I don't break em for no one." If what we're all hearing in the media is true, then Boozer will be really rich and dishonorable. Personally, I'd rather just be a little bit rich and be known as a stand up guy.
Disgrace <div class="quote_poster">Quoting Tait_is_Great:</div><div class="quote_post">To quote the movie Scarface, "All I have in this world is my word and my balls, and I don't break em for no one." If what we're all hearing in the media is true, then Boozer will be really rich and dishonorable. Personally, I'd rather just be a little bit rich and be known as a stand up guy.</div> Amen a Samurai would rather die than live w/o honor!
I think Boozer really screwed over Paxson, what he's doing isn't cool... But can you say JOE SMITH! If what we are hearing is true, Paxson was definitely trying to circumvent the salary cap. Remember what happened to the Wolves, Kevin McHale was suspended and the team penalized first round draft picks. They had attempted to work out a very similar deal. Funny thing is, Paxson cannot do anything about it other than let Boozer go, because otherwise it would implicate him. Ha ha. Releasing Boozer really made no sense.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">i think all said and done, the cavs will match. don't despair, boozer isn't stupid.</div> Yea he is a greedy kid but wants too stay in Cleveland. I guranteed if he actually wen too Utah he would be pissed.
