HartfordWhalers wrote:dbodner wrote:HartfordWhalers wrote:
That isn't the distinction. I included ones that fit what you describe, with all 3 players I listed as having similar deals getting more than the minimum to start. Otherwise there would be zero "Hinkie special" type deals outside of Philly.
I would just describe McConnell's as a partially guaranteed, 4-year minimum contract, because that's the most descriptive of what it is. I was giving my definition of a Hinkie special. Perhaps yours is different. Arguing over the semantics about a term made up on the internet by a basketball subculture seems like a little bit of a waste of time.
I'm not really worried about the wording at all. I think you are missing my message.
My point was in terms of the contracts fundamentals -- a 3+1 that buys cheap future years -- there were a grand total of 3 not done by Philly last year, and at least (?) 3 by Philly that made the team. That includes first years making up to 1.17m of Mickey down to the 525k of Wood/McConnell, and up to 3 fully guaranteed years in the case of Christmas.
The year before I'm not sure anyone but Philly did a 3+1 buying the future years (I can check if needed). The point being, buying up the low cost 4th year is extremely rare still outside of Philly, and you are a lot more likely to see players signing simple 2 year deals even.
I'm honestly completely confused. I was just trying to clarify the nature of his contract. Many people asked it i twas the special. I answered that it's a 4 year minimum. I don't really consider that the special, but as I said, if you define it different, that's fine. But as for the rest of the league / mickey / christmas / your message, I'm honestly lost. I was just trying to say it's a 4 year minimum contract with a partial guarantee lol.
