The thought has entered my mind.
After all, the Cavs forward LeBron James didn't sign a long-term extension in 2006 (instead opted for a 3 year; $60 million dollar deal) unlike his good friend Carmelo Anthony who agreed to a 5-year; $80 million dollar contract with the Denver Nuggets that same year.
Wikipedia.org offers a plausible explanation for James reluctance to ink a 5-year deal (the maximum allowable years for a pro with three years experience). By signing for fewer years and less money, LeBron puts himself in the position to seek a new deal that would be "worth more money (as an unrestricted free agent)" following the 2010 season.
Makes sense. But of course, there will always be two sides to the story.
By virtue of having a shorter deal, James can assess (in time) if the Cavaliers are able to compete for a championship. And with the Varejao and Pavlovic negotiations going at a snail's pace--the future doesn't look too bright--at least this late into the pre-season.
It would be imprudent and financial suicide for Cavs GM Danny Ferry and the Cleveland Cavaliers to overspend on Varejao and Pavlovic. They are good. But not that good.
In fact, MSNBC contributor Bob Cook put it best:
What insane person would give a six-year, $60 million deal to a player whose most marketable skill is flopping? (Varejao)
Enough said.
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Good defense by the Cleveland Cavaliers drama boys, if only we could patch up the difference, this will be a Cleveland good season. They are running, switching in defense, rebounding see those efforts. We don't have yet the Cavaliers team down.
I which I could see some Cavaliers games live. I was looking for tickets all the good seats on ticketmaster were taken I had to check broker. And man you don’t want to do that especially for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Thanks god there sites like Ticketwood which work as comparators here is the site
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I like slam dunks that take me to the hoop my favorite play is the ally-hoop,
I like the pic n roll,i like the given goal its basketball yo, yo lets go!
Go Cavaliers Go!!!
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