Let’s Talk Contracts

I know a lot of people, you know, you hear about the Bulls team and why they’re losing because of their players entering free agency … You know, I want to say something to some of the young players out there in this game today. Especially somebody like Luol Deng who turned down that big contract. You don’t turn down $12 million. Period. That’s me, personally. I learned when I did my deal: Don’t look at other people’s money when you do your deal. Unfortunately, that’s what this league is about. They see a player that they think they’re better than, and they try to jump over them.

So now, Luol, you’re over here in a contract year and you’re not doing so well as a team. You get paid as a team. Now you’re going to be a free agent, and if you keep this up, that $12 million might not be on the table. So he turned down $12 million, Okafor said he wants Dwight Howard’s money … I mean, you ain’t Dwight Howard. It’s like them two had a discussion together about turning down the $12 million. Then Iguodala turned down $12 million … What is going on in the NBA? Iggy, you’re from Arizona, baby. You don’t turn down that much money. I don’t know who your agent is, but Agent Zero says you don’t turn down that $12 million.

I just don’t understand it. Then Varejao, he has for $60 million and ends up with three years for $17 million. You could have got that contract last summer! You done missed 20 games of the season getting paid the same money you could have got last summer. For the deal you just signed, you could have got that this summer from the Cleveland Cavaliers without losing no basketball time. By the time you’re playing again and are ready back in your form, I’m going to be playing again! It’s a damn shame.

Posted by TMS:

wait, so those guys turned down a $12 mil annual value deal? that's pretty insane.

Posted by Cosmic:

Why is Arenas, a man who is opting out in an attempt to make more money, talking about others rejecting what they perceive to be low ball extensions? Is he for real?

Why do people find this guy entertaining? I find him to be a complete fool. Why do people like his game? He's a glorified Jamal Crawford who gets to the line. His team stunk until he got hurt.

Seriously, how on earth did this guy turn into an "NBA Superstar" and a celebrity? Why does he have fans? It's baffling....

Posted by daddynel:

you know, some people bitch about how nba players get way too much money, (which they do) and when one steps up and says "just take your dough and be happy" we gotta slam 'em. i read that article twice just in case i missed something, and still did'nt see where arenas is "crying over lost millions".