OT: Agent says Lakers' Bynum wants max contract extension

[HMFFL]

Bynum can get a contract extension this summer from the Lakers. When his agent was told that Bynum suggested he would be willing to take less than the maximum of five years, $80 million, David Lee said they would be seeking the maximum.

"He was talking as a 20-year-old," Lee said in a telephone interview Monday. "He had not consulted with his representatives. I think the Lakers know how we feel about this."

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The Lakers will now have some pressure on them. They can't allow AB to leave and they certainly have the money to pay him.

I believe will end up dealing with a similar situation once Al Horford's due a contract extension. Al's game just improve at a fast rate and he's probably going to end up being max worthy as well.

[evildallas]

It confuses me that his agent's name is David Lee. I don't think Bynum will be signed to an extension this summer, but only because of health concerns. They will let the year play out to verify that he's a healthy young man then pay him. He stays healthy he hits the jackpot. He gets injured again and he has to settle for less. They are in a position to lose him next summer. Now if they can't agree on price next year then it becomes more of an situation.

[ATLfan]

He needs to show that he can still play after his injury before the Lakers are willing to sign him to a max deal.

[Rip2137]

I tell ya...33 games of solid play = MAX CONTRACT.

Whats even funnier is the people that think he has earned it. It bears repeating that I think Bynum is going to be very good, but geez. He is tap dancing on that overrated tag right now.