Chauncey believes he knows the key to having Melo re-up in Denver...
by Agaliarept on Aug 13, 2010 1:44 AM MDT
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Print...but is it worth the cost?
This is kind of old news, but I forgot to post it a couple of days ago. I don't think I saw this around here, but if someone posted, please kindly let me know and I'll remove it.
Chris Tomasson of FanHouse is reporting that Chauncey Billups has said he knows the key to keeping Carmelo Anthony here in Denver...and that's himself.
http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/08/10/billups-says-keeping-him-around-helps-denvers-chances-to-retain/
If the Denver Nuggets want to keep All-Star Carmelo Anthony, hanging on to their other All-Star would be a good start.
Chauncey Billups is a modest fellow. But he couldn't deny Tuesday that the Nuggets assuring his contract will be fully guaranteed for 2011-12 would aid the chances of Anthony signing a contract extension to remain with the team.
"I'm sure that would help,'' the Denver guard said in an interview with FanHouse.
I'm pretty sure that would help as well. Wait...but let's look at this next part.
Billups, as chronicled by FanHouse in June, is under contract next season for $13.15 million and is due to make $14.2 million in 2011-12, the final year of his deal. But the Nuggets would be on the hook for only $3.7 million of that final season if they waive him by June 20, 2011, a potential savings of $10.5 million.
That deadline is 10 days before the final day Anthony, who has a three-year, $64.7 million extension on the table, can decide whether to opt out of his contract and become a free agent next summer. June 30, 2011 also is the final day he could sign the extension that would cancel his option year for 2011-12 and put him under contract with the Nuggets through 2014-15.
Okay. As much as I love Chauncey, I can't help but think he's being just a little bit selfish here. While I think he CAN bring $14.2 mil of value to the table in '11, wouldn't it help the team more if he took the paycut? I know everyone can't help but want the money, but Chauncey has to know as well as any of us that $14.2 mil is a lot of money, not to mention a huge cap hold. Personally, I can't help but think he just wants to get his contract guaranteed in case there's a lockout.
Oh, and there are some interesting notes about the F.O. situation in the article, although a lot looks to be sorted out by now.
What do you guys think?
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Another positive Melo angle
He has a tremendous opportunity here to become “the good guy.” Hell, if I were him, I’d run with it. His whole statement in re-upping with the Nugs could center around “I’m not LeBron.” Loyalty. Committment. Willing to be THE guy on the franchise as opposed to one guy on a mini-dream team.
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by Bob in Boulder on Aug 13, 2010 10:14 AM MDT reply actions
This is Chauncey leveraging the Melo situation for himself
Can’t blame him. It is what it is.
by Artimus Mangilord on Aug 13, 2010 10:26 AM MDT reply actions
I think of Chauncey as a great leader
who is getting more and more fatigued each year. With more limited minutes (more Ty), I think he can maintain an all-star level performance (if not total stats).
I don’t agree with Chauncey, though. I don’t think guaranteeing the contract helps much. It’s more like maintenance, and it leaves the Nuggets with the same salary obstacles as before. On the other hand Chauncey accepting less pay would be an enormous statement of commitment to winning on Chauncey’s part. It is clear that Chauncey can make a much bigger statement than the FO can in this regard. Judging by his comments in this article, though, I doubt he will be instigating such a discussion.
I believe that if the Nuggets want Melo to stay, they have to prove themselves one of the top two or three teams in the NBA. I have a hard time believing that Melo has the patience for another first round exit. I think even a conference semis exit could be discouraging. If the purpose of signing the extension is a championship in the next three years, it would be foolish for Melo to jump ship from a top 3 team, but a top 8 team would still be in question.
If the Nuggets find themselves outside the top 4 teams in the NBA, I think Chauncey taking a pay cut could make a significant difference. Again, judging by his comments, I doubt he does this.
Another Angle
Chauncey may also realize that if Melo leaves, Chauncey could be next – because there could be a major overhaul of rebuilding and an aging PG probably would be on the outs.
That's what I was thinking
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by Joelsopinion on Aug 13, 2010 2:20 PM MDT up reply actions
Paying Chauncey 14 mil two years older???
That’s like the Dallas Mavs holding on to to J. Kidd like forever on not moving on, don’t do it Denver, as much as I love Chauncey he should help the Nugs by making that contract a little more friendly to keep the team competitive, especially if they have to lose Melo.
i know the key to melo signing an extention with the nuggets is..........
making me the next head coach of the team. making me the highest paid coach in the nba will seal the deal. with my quadangle offense and helter skelter defense melo would pay the nuggets money to play for me.
pick up a calf every day pretty soon you will be picking up a cow
we're on a mission from god
If Chauncey can keep Melo in Denver than pay him! Remember what just happened in Cleveland? What’s wrong with you sports fans. You think only of the players, but you have to think gate too. Denver will make money with Melo and Billups. They will have to rebuild without them. Does Denver want to be in championship contention? Or maybe you fans want to keep going to games knowing that you are not going to the playoffs. PAY THE MAN! Billips will be an assett to any team he goes to. If you loose him you’ll loose a good thing, and Melo WON’T stay. ….. THINK!
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