Ibaka signed an extension with the Thunder for 4 years, 48 million. I feel that is overpaying for them, but it makes me feel better about the Anderson contract.
Ibaka signs extension for 12 mil per
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08-18-2012, 09:22 AMKibnerIbaka signs extension for 12 mil per
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08-18-2012, 10:13 AMBasketball NateWonder if they're still gonna keep Harden? With the Lakers forming another super team out West IMO the Thunder have no choice but to keep Harden now to remain in title contention. They can't afford to take a step back in hopes that they can find someone cheaper to fill Harden's shoes if he were to depart the team via free agency.Quote:
Serge Ibaka agrees to extension
The Oklahoma City Thunder have locked up another of their core players by agreeing to a contract extension with center Serge Ibaka, according to a report.
Ibaka agreed to a four-year deal worth $48 million, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. Considered an above-average defensive player, Ibaka would've been eligible to become a restricted free agent next summer.
Ibaka would be the latest member of the Western Conference champion Thunder to reach a long-term extension, joining Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook.
The 6-foot-10 Ibaka, who just completed his third season, averaged 9.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.6 blocks this past season. He also was a member of Spain's silver medal-winning team at the London Olympics.
http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/82...tension-report
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08-18-2012, 10:20 AMPelicans78
12 million isn't overpaid for what he does in OKC or any title contender, but he wouldn't be worth it elsewhere.
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08-18-2012, 10:44 AMBee-Fense
This is about what I'd expect him to make... but I was expecting Harden to get an extension before Ibaka. Wonder what this means for Harden.
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08-18-2012, 01:27 PMSnarly
He should have waited. He could have gotten alot more in the open market. Dumb move by his agent for allowing him to sign early.
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08-18-2012, 01:30 PMLuke's PelicansHe could have gotten more in the open market? Like 2 mil more if he got the max right? Not really that stupid.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola Hornet
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08-18-2012, 01:30 PMBallSoHard
He may not have wanted to go anywhere else.
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08-18-2012, 01:36 PMSnarlyQuote:
Originally Posted by Luke's Hornets
2 mil more? More like 10 million more. He may not have wanted to go elsewhere but that's not a good enougj reason to not to test the market Ala Harden. -
08-18-2012, 01:42 PMLuke's Pelicans8 mil if you count all 4 years? I thought only the team with birds rights could offer the 5 year deal.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola Hornet
But that's not the point, He is on a contender where his skills are suited. Ibaka could not be the man on another team.
This is the right move for him, nothing "stupid" about it. It's a guarantee, he gets his money now instead of having to prove he is worth a max deal. -
08-18-2012, 01:44 PMLuke's Pelicans
I seen McNamara saying this also, actually he was more crying because he thought the thunder would break up. lol
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08-18-2012, 01:45 PMSnarlyWrong. The max he can receive over 4 years is 58 million. So 10 million was what he lost out on because he took a "discount". It doesn't matter what you think he could or couldn't be on another team. The fact of the matter is, he could have gotten a lot more in the open market.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke's Hornets
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08-18-2012, 01:46 PMSnarlyIt doesn't matter what your boy thinks. It makes it harder for them to retain Harden because it'll cost them 25+ mil in luxury taxes per year to retain him.Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke's Hornets
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08-18-2012, 01:47 PMLuke's PelicansBelieve me he is not my boy. He was on your side. I was just pointing out he was agreeing with you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola Hornet
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08-18-2012, 01:58 PMLuke's PelicansYou can't be serious with this. The guys is getting paid like 3 mil a year now. He took a 12 mil a year contract now instead of playing out another year for 2 mil more a year or so. If you call dumb not gambling on your play to decline or having an injury and taking the money now, not to mention playing where he is already settled. Then yea he is Dump.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nola Hornet
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08-18-2012, 02:02 PMSnarlyYou mean like Gordon, Hibbert, or even Batum this past year?Quote:
Originally Posted by Luke's Hornets
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08-18-2012, 02:07 PMHornetsFan1
obviously by him taking a cut they are trying to seal them both. they will probably amnesty perkins and cut a few players
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08-18-2012, 02:15 PMPelicans78
I don't think Ibaka was that dumb. He was gonna get a max offer outside of OKC. He doesn't have that kind of talent. Plus 12 million a year is fair as well. He's a guy who runs the floor, makes an open jumper and blocks shots.
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08-18-2012, 02:18 PMscooterrichI would completely agree......... if the one team that can now beat them in the West didn't just sign Dwight Howard, who will dominate the Thunder unless they have the one player that's been known to shut him down - Kendrick Perkins.Quote:
Originally Posted by HornetsFan1
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08-18-2012, 02:23 PMPelsFan2313The long-term problem for the Thunder is they'll be unable to retain their "Dwight Stopper" in Perkins, and resign Harden, at the same time. Perkins is going to have to go, unless Harden takes a substantial paycut. Of course, retaining Harden is more important, but they will basically be back to their beginning stages in terms of being unable to beat any team with a post presence.Quote:
Originally Posted by scooterrich
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08-18-2012, 05:13 PMVinny6420
No way he would get a max deal he isn't all that now
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08-18-2012, 05:28 PMSnarlyHe doesn't have to be. Bigs with athleticism and coordination who defends don't grow on trees. Bigs who has potential and has shown the capacity to grow on offense and defense will always get the benefit of the doubt. If he's receiving an offer from OKC for 48mil now, that will be his starting point on the open market and would take close to the max or the max to make OKC think twice... especially with Harden's contract around the corner as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny6420
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08-18-2012, 05:48 PMnolaslim213
I'm just not sure how it works now with Harden... 3 years down the road, between Durant, Westbrook, Ibaka, and Harden, they are looking at upwards of $63 million just for those 4 players... Then, they have to add 9 players to that. Doesn't seem possible.
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08-18-2012, 06:14 PMVinny6420I know but still anyone paying a max deal for Ibaka is crazy, max deals are going out like they are nothing.. ala Eric GordonQuote:
Originally Posted by Nola Hornet
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08-18-2012, 07:18 PMscooterrichBut athletic bigs are so rare they always get overpaid. Especially if their restricted, because who's going to let a young talented big like that walk for nothing if their not overpaid? I mean have you ever heard of an UNDERPAID big? Guys like Deandre Jordan and NeNe are making huge money and haven't really proven anything. Ibaka has proven he's an elite shot blocker and is still only 22. No doubt someone would have offered him a max. He's making less than Nicholas Batum!! Either his agent is an idiot or they somehow talked him into taking a pay cut to try and keep the core together, but that still looks tough with the new lux. tax penalties.Quote:
Originally Posted by Vinny6420
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08-18-2012, 07:22 PMPelicans78
The weird thing is I would rather have Javale over Ibaka on our team.
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08-18-2012, 08:06 PMKibnerI feel more confident in Javale lessening his dumb basketball moments than I do with Ibaka.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornets78
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08-18-2012, 08:28 PMPelicans78
I feel Javale has a much higher ceiling than Ibaka.
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08-18-2012, 08:55 PMMr. WestWhole heartedly disagree. But my opinion I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hornets78
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08-18-2012, 09:01 PMPelicans78I think McGee is a lot more athletic and stronger. Plus more fluid with his footwork. Ibaka is a good weak side shot blocker but McGee moves a lot better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. West