Ratner wants to keep Vince?

[thedude9990]

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Bruce C. Ratner, the principal owner of the Nets, said he ?wouldn?t be a happy camper? if the team were to lose Jason Kidd or Vince Carter, its star players.

That is why, Ratner said yesterday, he was relieved when neither was traded at last Thursday?s deadline. He said he hoped the team would re-sign Carter, who can opt out of the final year of his contract at the end of the season.

?I?ve come to appreciate both of those players,? Ratner said during a lunch with several reporters in Manhattan. ?I think that it?s very important to sign Vince. Without Vince, I?m not optimistic on how our record would be.?

Ratner, determined not to repeat mistakes, said he was willing to open his pocketbook to keep Carter.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/01/sports/b...gin&oref=slogin

 

[NTC]

So he should, he has played well for the Nets since he has arrived in NJ, it wouldnt make sense to me to let him go, especially with no one to take over the reigns so to speak.

 

[NJNetz]

Vince Appreciates the Support from his Owner

<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Vince Carter isn't exactly ebullient when it comes to discussing his contract situation, but when he was told of Bruce Ratner's comments from Wednesday, Carter was willing to say that the owner's support "helps". Meanwhile, Jason Kidd was getting in some extra (and extra long) shooting. What's it all mean? Al Iannazzone has two thoughts: "whatever Vince wants, Vince gets" and when he comes back, RJ "may be showcasing himself for other teams".</div>
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[thedude9990]

idk i'd trade away jefferson if we can get a good inside presence and can keep vince