Apparently Gary Trent Jr. declined a 4 year/53.7 mil extension

PlatinumState · Post #1 » by **PlatinumState** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:25 pm

If I was him I couldnt sign that fast enough
https://nba.nbcsports.com/2020/12/11/report-gary-trent-jr-declined-trail-blazers-extension-offer/

LakersSoul · Post #2 » by **LakersSoul** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:26 pm

What?!?!?!

WTF?

Bornstellar · Post #3 » by **Bornstellar** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:29 pm

I think he could be worth more than that on the open market, he is a solid player. After seeing Jermai Grant get 20 million a season I don't blame him. He's betting on himself, hopefully it pays off for him.

Merc_Porto · Post #4 » by **Merc_Porto** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:30 pm

Oh boy, Shabazz Muhammad 2.0 or maybe not, who knows...

DarkXaero · Post #5 » by **DarkXaero** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:31 pm

I looked at the source, nowhere does it say that he turned that down. It's more that he didn't try to negotiate an extension and would rather test restricted free agency.

illuminati666 · Post #6 » by **illuminati666** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:32 pm

Honestly, he could probably get more. He's coming off a very promising season, I wouldn't take that if I knew I could get more

Klayforspicy · Post #7 » by **Klayforspicy** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:33 pm

He can get 70 if he continues were he left off.

NyKnicks1714 · Post #8 » by **NyKnicks1714** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:33 pm

I don't think this is a Nerlens Noel situation. He could really get paid next year.

iamworthy · Post #9 » by **iamworthy** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:34 pm

Bring him to the Lakers rich!!!

heezyo2o · Post #10 » by **heezyo2o** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:36 pm

That's roughly what's he worth. I don't see him getting more than 15/year, but good luck to him

meekrab · Post #11 » by **meekrab** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:39 pm

Carmelo's backup turned down 10M/year? Nuts.

TheGOATWill · Post #12 » by **TheGOATWill** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:39 pm

betting on yourself. i like it.

Lockdown504090 · Post #13 » by **Lockdown504090** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:44 pm

if simons and hood play well, hes not going to get enough pt. This may backfire since he is already playing behind 2 all stars. Its more likely than not this doesnt work out.

RaptorPride · Post #14 » by **RaptorPride** » Fri Dec 11, 2020 11:55 pm

Smart gamble since he seems to be a good player

skones · Post #15 » by **skones** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:06 am

He shot 40% from three in his age 21 season while having a very impressive bubble run leading into the playoffs. He outplayed this offer IMO. Another team could easily throw more at him in RFA and dare Portland to match.

FWIW, OP should change the thread title. It's a 4 year 53.7M dollar extension, not 5.

Tor_Raps · Post #16 » by **Tor_Raps** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:10 am

Brandon_Roy wrote:He can get 70 if he continues were he left off.

It is very hard for him to continue where he left off. Dude was shooting like 60% from 3 lol.

Post #17 » by **magee** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:10 am

3-and-D 2/3 as fringe starter is KCP money. He's a better shooter than KCP. Two years of adding NBA muscle and everyone will look back on this saying how smart he was to bet on himself. That's barely above MLE money. Hats off to him.

Metallikid · Post #18 » by **Metallikid** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:21 am

I'm sure he could have negotiated a 4 year deal

Post #19 » by **Harry Garris** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:28 am

I hope this is a sign Gary Trent plans on working his butt off and becoming a player worth paying 15m+ a year to

jpengland · Post #20 » by **jpengland** » Sat Dec 12, 2020 12:30 am

3 and D wings are the most in demand commodity in the league. Don't blame him betting on himself.