shaq to the Cavs

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Why would he opt out? If he did then Cleveland would almost certainly offer him less to re-sign. I am not saying there is a great demand for him or that Cleveland wants to sign him long term. But they need a safety net and he provides the best option out there.

But isnt what you are saying furthering my point that what they are paying him, 11.5 for 18 minutes a game, is not by choice?

If they could get rid of that contract and sign Pechulia for 6 million, you dont think they would?

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

But isnt what you are saying furthering my point that what they are paying him, 11.5 for 18 minutes a game, is not by choice?

If they could get rid of that contract and sign Pechulia for 6 million, you dont think they would?

That isnt going to happen so it is a moot point. That guy isnt going to take a one year contract. Not to mention with him not opting out the Cavs will have tons of money available next year with both centers contracts expiring. I think that he will wind up with more regular season minutes than Shaq.