Nic Batum Contract Status......

[Draco]

Marrr-Cusss Cammm-byyy <clap clap clapclapclap>

Gerr-aldd Wallll-aceee <clap clap clapclapclap>

Ni-Co-li-azz bit-uooom????? How are we going to resign a guy whos name we can't chant? Someone needs to figure out a good Nicoli chant.

Perhaps this is whats holding up the negotiations...

 

[illmatic99]

Never really chanted Brandon's name either. Unless you count MVP.

 

[jlprk]

Eject it like a spitwad.

Ba-TOOOOM!!! Ba-TOOOOM!!!

Similarly, the Atlanta Hawks' Pachulia has always sounded like a sneeze to me.

 

[B-Roy]

Any updates? Today is the last day to sign extensions for him.

 

[Rastapopoulos]

How are we going to resign a guy whos name we can't chant? Someone needs to figure out a good Nicoli chant.

Easy - you remember those Ricola ads? Like that, only "Nee-co-la".

 

[Blazinaway]

starting to think no extension and we let it go to the summer

 

[Nikolokolus]

starting to think no extension and we let it go to the summer

More than likely

 

[HailBlazers]

Greedy Agents Tricks are for kids!

Talk about devil's advocates

 

[Nikolokolus]

Greedy Agents Tricks are for kids!

Talk about devil's advocates

What in the hell are you gibbering about now?

 

[RR7]

gallinari, 4 years, 42 million. Wonder if that can help set Nic's number by tonight?

 

[illmatic99]

I think it hurts the Blazers. I think they bring a similar impact. Gallo just plays 10 more mpg.

 

[illmatic99]

DEN has a shit load of money tied up with non-stars. That come come back to hurt them.

 

[Blazinaway]

I think it hurts the Blazers. I think they bring a similar impact. Gallo just plays 10 more mpg.

actually I disagree as I just looked at Gallos' numbers which are better than Nic's, I don't care about the minutes, last yr they weren't that different. Nic deserves 8 mil give or take a bit per yr.

 

[HailBlazers]

What in the hell are you gibbering about now?

This:

DEN has a shit load of money tied up with non-stars. That come come back to hurt them.

I blame the agents for it.

 

[PapaG]

Easy - you remember those Ricola ads? Like that, only "Nee-co-la".

Or Kenny Mayne's "ThreeeeeeCola" on SportsCenter.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Dammit, denver gave too much to gallo, batum probably thinks he should get money in gallos ballpark even though I would take gallo over batum easily. If we overpay batum its going to be stupid

 

[Nikolokolus]

This:



I blame the agents for it.

Good god. It's the agents' fault? How about the stupid owners who keep shelling out the money? Give me a break.

 

[magnifier661]

Good god. It's the agents' fault? How about the stupid owners who keep shelling out the money? Give me a break.

I think we will be seeing some major changes in contracts when the new luxury tax actually sets in. I assume there will be a lot of owners firing their GMs too. I don't think people will really understand until the time comes.

 

[BoBoBREWSKI]

Deal coming soon?

 

[Masbee]

I think we will be seeing some major changes in contracts when the new luxury tax actually sets in. I assume there will be a lot of owners firing their GMs too. I don't think people will really understand until the time comes.

I agree. I can't understand why so many owners are signing off on these big money deals for non-franchise players. Seems way too high for players who are average starter caliber in the NBA.

 

[Nikolokolus]

I agree. I can't understand why so many owners are signing off on these big money deals for non-franchise players. Seems way too high for players who are average starter caliber in the NBA.

FYI: Gallo is playing like a borderline all-star this year. His contract seems pretty reasonable given his age and productivity.

 

[magnifier661]

I agree. I can't understand why so many owners are signing off on these big money deals for non-franchise players. Seems way too high for players who are average starter caliber in the NBA.

Pain will set in I bet. In fact, the teams playing "moneyball" will be sitting pretty. Yeah the knicks and lakers will still be able to afford amazingly high contracts and penalties; but the good thing is the smaller markets will gain in reward.

 

[magnifier661]

FYI: Gallo is playing like a borderline all-star this year. His contract seems pretty reasonable given his age and productivity.

Yes he is playing very well. I am talking about everyone across the boards. That contract fits the mold of the old CBA. When that new CBA kicks in, well you know the luxury tax thing; then heads will roll.

 

[illmatic99]

17/5 with bad defense on a loaded team is "borderline all star?"

Nic is averaging 11/4 with much better defense in 10 fewer mpg

 

[B-Roy]

17/5 with bad defense on a loaded team is "borderline all star?"

Nic is averaging 11/4 with much better defense in 10 fewer mpg

Gallo's D is pretty good...

 

[THE HCP]

Rather have Nic. By the way, I thought the teams weren't making any money!

 

[MickZagger]

Gallo's D is pretty good...

Agreed. People assume he doesn't play D because he's a greasy euro.

 

[JfizzleBlazer]

Gallo's D is pretty good...

Not to mention his per is almost four points higher than nics and is over 20

 

[Draco]

Gallo looks like a better player then Carmelo.

 

[Nikolokolus]

17/5 with bad defense on a loaded team is "borderline all star?"

Nic is averaging 11/4 with much better defense in 10 fewer mpg

http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/g/gallida01.html
DRTG 101
http://www.82games.com/1112/11DEN9.HTM
Opponent PER 12.8

I don't know about all that.

Besides, I never said he was vastly superior to Nicolas, I was just saying Gallo getting 42 million in 4 years is a pretty fair value after you claimed he was an average starter