I would like to keep the amount of years the same, think it is better for the league to have shorter contracts to prevent further one year wonders like Jerome James
Players looking to cash in for 1 year, even players using leverage against their own teams to keep being contenders like Rashard Lewis in Orlando/Joe Johnson in Atlanta
That extra from 4 vs 5 for free agents and 5 vs 6 with bird rights, in the past CBA, allows bad contracts/career ending surgeries and lazy players to a limit
It is also reminds players to continue to develop their games, stay healthy, etc
Unlike the NFL, teams do not get to terminate contracts
However, Lebron wants to totally eliminate THE MAX a player can recieve, which I think is bad business, unless it is only for 1 year deals like Jordan did
Even that I think needs a limit though, I believe Jordan was making 30m + in his final years, while Scottie Pippen was making 1m or so Jordan could make his and keep the team intact as a dynasty
Ironic how Jordan will now be against limiting how much a player could make since he has demanded nothing but the MAX as a player and is so competive this day, even as an owner, will not give up without a fight
He has finally built a team that is good enough to contend by staying out of basketball related decisions, especially not favoring NC players
Though aging, Al Jefferson has a player option after this year and MKG will be a restricted FA's after this year
Even Kemba Walker will become a UFA
They could keep those talents or go for cheaper options, as they are very deep and talented now
10/6/2014 2:24 AM
