Defiant Shaq Says He Won't Retire Early

Platapie · Post #21 » by **Platapie** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:47 pm

People knew when Shaq signed that this would be the case. People didn't know if Miami would win it all. They did win it all-- investment paid in full. Get a few good picks in the next 2 years, then lure a superstar when Shaq's salary is off the books and the team is happy again.

GJense4181 · Post #22 » by **GJense4181** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 4:56 pm

What if a player dies prematurely?
Would his contract be voided? Would his family/next-of-kin be paid in full? Partially? Would the salary figure still count against the cap?

Not saying I want Shaq dead or anything.

Heat3 · Post #23 » by **Heat3** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:40 pm

Platapie wrote:People knew when Shaq signed that this would be the case. People didn't know if Miami would win it all. They did win it all-- investment paid in full. Get a few good picks in the next 2 years, then lure a superstar when Shaq's salary is off the books and the team is happy again.

+1

That was the point from the beginning. $20M/yr was not for current value. It was to bring a championship to Miami as well as value accrued during his prime.

Riley respects the big guy (as well as most veteran players) and so that is the reward.

BooRadley · Post #24 » by **BooRadley** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:06 pm

Of course it's for the money. These billionaire owners make like $40 million a year owning these teams. You're telling me Shaq doesn't want $40 million for sitting on a bench watching basketball games for the next 2 years??

nycballer718 · Post #25 » by **nycballer718** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 7:13 pm

heat should just buyout shaq's contract because not only is he negatively affecting their capspace but he's making the heat worse being on the court in the first place .. his laziness is making some of the younger players lazy as well and is bringing down everyones motivation with him

BruceO · Post #26 » by **BruceO** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 8:18 am

they got what they paid for..a championship..now he can sit back and collect retirement for the next two years while still being on their payroll. Anyway the way the heat are going they might pick up one of the top three picks in beasley, mayo or rose. They can then rebuild from then on, get rid of shaqs contract hopefully in the future and make another run. OR continue to be irrelevant like they were pre shaq and wade

Harry Heinous · Post #27 » by **Harry Heinous** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 9:00 am

damo[23] wrote:Whoah, I was making a joke.

....airball

CB4MiamiHeat · Post #28 » by **CB4MiamiHeat** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 10:25 am

cant they buy em out or cant he take a paycut? and then pay him under the table like they did with Anthony Carter?

Post #29 » by **BBallFreak** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:00 pm

GJense4181 wrote:What if a player dies prematurely?
Would his contract be voided? Would his family/next-of-kin be paid in full? Partially? Would the salary figure still count against the cap?

Not saying I want Shaq dead or anything.

Two years from the last game he played. Bobby Phills was on the Hornets cap well after his passing. Malik Sealy happened to be an expiring contract when he passed.

Post #30 » by **Charcoal Filtered** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 1:32 pm

Money aside, how many teams would still love to have Shaq at center for them next year? The guy is 36 and going thru a divorce, next year should be better. I would not blame all of the Heat's problems on him because losing six guys from last years roster that averaged over 20 minutes a game has had the biggest effect on team effectiveness.

Phil Jackson · Post #31 » by **Phil Jackson** » Sat Jan 26, 2008 7:15 pm

If a player is bought out, does that mean they give him one big fat check?