Ben Gordon wants $70M from Bulls

[rl564411]

" Ben Gordon wants a $70 million extension from the Chicago Bulls, who are looking to give Gordon no more than Kirk Hinrich money ($47.5 million) and first want to extend Luol Deng, a player they regard more highly than Gordon. "

Source: New York Daily News



What is that guy smoking? There is no way he is worth more than Hinrich and Deng.

[BigKaboom2]

What is that guy smoking?

Possibly cannabis.

[JT_55]

Suprise, suprise. Another greedy NBA player. No way he's getting it.

[zygis1]

LOL, I hope gordon comes to his senses. If he would have led us to the finals he could have got that much but now! LOL

Plus why does he need so much money?

Deng should be the most highley paid on the bulls.

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This is funny (well, not at all, but this part is), because alot of Bulls fans have been saying BG is gonna come out with a rediculous demand while Luol will ask for a much more modest contract. Everyone was sort of thinking, why does BG get portrayed as the villian when it comes to money, considering there's hasn't been a single hint that he would demand major $$$?

Then this happens. Ouch.

I really hope they get it sorted. Ben I believe deserves around about $55-60 mil, but I really wouldn't want to overpay much more than that because it's quite obvious that most see Deng as the more important player. I love Ben, he's my favorite player on the team, but is he really worth $15m more than a guy like Kevin Martin?

To be completely honest, I don't think the report has much to it and I'm not worried at all. I fully expect both Deng and Gordon to sign for around $55m each. If the report is true, it's just the starting number put out there by his agent, and they will meet somewhere in the middle - again, probably around $55m.

[-Young Buck-]

Deng should be the most highley paid on the bulls.

I agree. Gordon has been better then before, but i still see Deng being the man in chicago.

[Andrew]

It's a little bit of a concern but I'm a little skeptical all the same since such a demand seems a little out of character for Gordon and the New York Daily News article doesn't mention any sources or include any quotes from Gordon or any of his representatives.

Plus why does he need so much money?

Do any of the highly paid NBA players need as much money as their earn, or the actors and actresses in Hollywood for that matter? There's such a ridiculous amount of money available to the people in those professions that seeking as much money as they can get is quite different to your Average Joe seeking a raise.

[Mikki]

If he (and other big shots) really wanna win then he shoulda been asking for what he deserves not something he would deserve in a couple of years. The swagger on Andrew's avatar tells it all.

Greed plays a big role, as usual, I should say. Sprewell-esque.

Dolla bills yo.

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I bet it's just the starting point for the agent, and he and Pax meet around the middle - $55-50m. That's if the article is even true.

[-Young Buck-]

Plus why does he need so much money?

Do any of the highly paid NBA players need as much money as their earn, or the actors and actresses in Hollywood for that matter? There's such a ridiculous amount of money available to the people in those professions that seeking as much money as they can get is quite different to your Average Joe seeking a raise.

I agree. Why do nba players need 70 million dollar when they would get by just fine with 20 mil, or even 10 mil a season. Hell i would be happy if i could find a job that gave me 35 thousand a year. The NBA players that seek that much money is more then likely just something to compare them to other nba players salaries. If a player thinks he is better then so and so, he is going to demand more money then that guy. I think its more of just a way to show your talent or worth. If you were making less money then someone that doesnt do as good as work at your regular joe job, wouldnt you want to be paid more?

[Sauru]

Plus why does he need so much money?

Do any of the highly paid NBA players need as much money as their earn, or the actors and actresses in Hollywood for that matter? There's such a ridiculous amount of money available to the people in those professions that seeking as much money as they can get is quite different to your Average Joe seeking a raise.

I agree. Why do nba players need 70 million dollar when they would get by just fine with 20 mil, or even 10 mil a season. Hell i would be happy if i could find a job that gave me 35 thousand a year.

if someone offered me 20 mil then someone told me i could probably get 70 mil if i just pushed for it, i would probably take the 70 mil also. there is a thought where each player should go for 1 big pay day then after that contract is up take a pay cut to win, obviously not everyone follows that thought but if i was in the nba it is what i would do.

[Martti.]

I hope Pax could work out a 50-60M deal with both of them..

[kbryant24]

thats what money does to you.. gets you more greedy

its better to have just the right amount of money than be filthy rich

[Christopherson]

its better to have just the right amount of money than be filthy rich

Because? I'd rather be filthy rich any damn day of the week.

[Its_asdf]

Yup, you can never blame a player for wanting more money, but sometimes that desire is detrimental to both the team and the player's image.

[Sauru]

gordon is smart if you ask me, he needs to get the biggest deal he can now before his value drops, and by my guess in a few years his value will have dropped alot.

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before his value drops, and by my guess in a few years his value will have dropped alot.

His value is only gonna go up with more minutes/shots.

[kbryant24]

before his value drops, and by my guess in a few years his value will have dropped alot.

His value is only gonna go up with more minutes/shots.

yes hes getting better every year.. not worse

[Sauru]

before his value drops, and by my guess in a few years his value will have dropped alot.

His value is only gonna go up with more minutes/shots.

do you think that on this bulls team right now he is going to be the main guy? maybe his value will go up but its my opinion that in a few years he is going to drop off

[Elbeen]

LOL, I hope gordon comes to his senses. If he would have led us to the finals he could have got that much but now! LOL

Plus why does he need so much money?

Deng should be the most highley paid on the bulls.

Gordon better come to his senses, that is too much money to ask. Besides he haven't proven that is worth something like 70 mil.

And in my opinion, I must agree with most of you guys that Deng or Hinrich should be the highest paid players in Chicago.

gordon is smart if you ask me, he needs to get the biggest deal he can now before his value drops, and by my guess in a few years his value will have dropped alot.

Gordon is smart but he is asking way too much. He should be fine with 20 - 40 mil.

Edit:

Gordon is smart but he is asking way too much. He should be fine with 50 - 60 mil.

[Donatello]

70? Ridiculous, no matter how much I like him or how good I think he'll be.

[dan_suth]

Given the fact that Rashard Lewis banked in on 115 mil or whatever, I can understand why Gordon and his agent think he could get 70 mil...

Then again, with Chauncey Billups getting 60 mil, it would make no sense. The market is so strange in the NBA.

[Christopherson]

Besides he haven't proven that is worth something like 70 mil.

In this league it is only necessary to prove that you might be worth $70 million dollars. GM's through out contracts for potential all the time. He's only what, 23 years old?

[TheMC5]

Yes! 70 million for a rich-man's Nick Van Exel. Awesome.

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Gordon is smart but he is asking way too much. He should be fine with 20 - 40 mil.

$20m!? If it's a 5 year deal then that's what - $4m a year. That's half of what Kurt Thomas get's. Your really underestimating his worth, I think he is close to Ray Allen's level and will reach that level in a couple years.

Gordon - 33.0 MPG | 21.4 PPG | 3.1 RPG | 3.6 APG | 45% FG | 41% 3PT | 86% FT

Allen - 40.3 MPG | 26.4 PPG | 4.5 RPG | 4.1 APG | 44% FG | 37% 3PT | 90% FT

And just for reference, Ray's season at the same age:

Allen - 34.4 MPG | 17.1 PPG | 4.2 RPG | 3.6 APG | 45% FG | 36% 3PT | 90% FT

I think he's heavily underestimated here. A rich man's Nick Van Exel?