OT: WTF Richard Jeff gives up 15 MIL

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  1. LittleAlex

    LittleAlex Well-Known Member

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    Maybe he knows that there will be a new CBA that will be very restrictive and wants to get a long term deal before it gets ratified.

    Just a guess.

    Had he had a player option last year I would be he would have taken it.
     
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    Jefferson had to have done this because he wasnt happy in SA and doesnt see them as a legit contendor. He's made his millions. He probably would rather be happy and have a shot at a championship than make an extra $8 million or so.
     
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    After Day 1 of free agency, has anyone's opinion changed? What about your opinion of LA's deal?

    I thought RJ was crazy when he talked about getting a 4 year 40M deal during the season. After yesterday, nothing would surprise me. Hollinger does a nice summary and forsees some mid-level talent getting major dollars.

    http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-freeagency-100701/seller-market
     
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  4. Natebishop3

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    I might be crazy, but I would sign Jefferson for the MLE. I think he would be a nice option who can swing between both SG and SF.
     
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    Consider how EVERY FA so far has been overpaid so far, it would probably be a stretch to be able to get him for the MLE. I still don't want him anywhere near here.
     
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  6. Natebishop3

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    Meh, he had his best years with Jason Kidd.... maybe if we get Paul he could turn RJeff back into a star :)
     
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    There's no guarantee he could get anything approaching the MLE next year. There's nothing approaching a guarantee that there WILL be an MLE, let alone a soft cap at all.

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