Posted by BRIGGS:
Paying Payton the 6 year contract really is like giving him the 4 year contract for more money. This way he can play 4 or 5 and the Knicks can buy him out for a premium to make his 4 year contract really have a value of 7.5mm per year. Making the $ commitment would likely give the Knicks the edge. Obviously even at 35-36-37 Payton with his body type would still blow away anyone we could get to run the team. I see him just like I see Stockton--very effective until he retires. Really Payton is
the only 30+ player I like that has some reality..
Briggs I see where you are going but doing that is just another stop gap measure, the knicks need to develop guys like frank williams, payton is still good but past the days of dominating games, We could use that MLE on other needs. I give payton 2 more years and even with his great ability at 37, time takes its toll on that level. Plus that MLE increases every year, I just don't want to be into payton even for 4 years.. That will give milos even more reason not to come over...
Anyone who sits around and waits for the lottery to better themselves, either in real life or in sports, Is a Loser...............
TKF