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Id like to take a moment sitting right here to appreciate what just happened.

Baron Davis opted out of a $17.8 million deal to sign a 5 year $65 million deal (about $13 million per year) thats a 4.8 million pay cut for this coming season.

It is rare to see a player take a pay cut to play to win, especially at a young age of 29.

So often do we hear players whine and cry about not winning, well maybe if you didn't cripple your team with your max contract they would actually surround you with talent.

I love how Davis did this and hope more players will follow in his footsteps.

I really think this is a Celtic affect, with Ray, Paul and Kevin on 1 team, people realize that if you come together there is a great chance to win. Is Brand, Kamen, and Davis big enough? well I for one am excited to find out.

Opted out of 17.8 million of guaranteed money for 65 million of guaranteed money. How noble of him.

Davis just had one of his best seasons ever..dont think hes leaving money on the table, cause hes probably making it up in the long term

he's getting long term money that really nullifies the idea that its a "paycut". its similar to shaq's supposed "paycut" with miami.

Maggette just had his best season in the NBA and hes getting screwed....i appreciate you corey, in fact...in salute you...

He did get paid long term...but I think he would've been able to get the same contract next summer providing he doesn't get injured in addition to the $18mil. I think he and Brand have been talking this over for a while now.

Don't fool yourself. He went for the long term money.

GuyverX wrote:He did get paid long term...but I think he would've been able to get the same contract next summer providing he doesn't get injured in addition to the $18mil. I think he and Brand have been talking this over for a while now.

That is why you opt out early. Why chance it?

Is this thread a joke?

Cohiba13 wrote:Opted out of 17.8 million of guaranteed money for 65 million of guaranteed money. How noble of him.

Exactly what I was thinking.. not to mention he gets the longtime security and doesnt have to worry if he has an another injury plauged season. Smart move by Baron..

the real appreciation should go to elton brand.

The Clipps are looking strong next year if they stay healthy! Kaman, Brand, Davis, Gordon, Mobley, and THORNTON. Damn! Let's see if the team can play a lick of defense though.

CB4MiamiHeat wrote:Davis just had one of his best seasons ever

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Dumb ass general board mods up to their old tricks again.

If this were the Sasha Vujacic Appreciation thread, they would have stickyed it.


[floppymoose] editing so as to not bump the thread: Hopper, you are totally on FIRE. You should hit open mic night someowhere and just go off.