Word on the street (Marc Stein - ESPN, to be specific & The LA Times) is that Baron Davis is leaving A WHOLE LOTTA MONEY on the table to sign with THE CLIPPERS (yes, you heard me right) for 5 yrs and $65m. (sooo.. $13m/yr)
As you all well know, he could have exercised his (player) option with the Warriors to the tune of $17,180,000. However, in order to retain carry him on their cap at 150% of his 07-08 salary which equates to $24,660,000. (which, BY THE WAY, is more than Kobe makes, LOL). That left GSW with limited options if they were to keep him and who wants to stay somewhere they're not wanted and can't get playing time (exhibit A: Final Game Of The Season When Nelly Benched Him).
SOOOOO ... Boom Dizzle leaves a whole lot on the table says "Call Me A Clipper" to the tune of about HALF what he could have made if he'd have stayed at The GSW.
For what it's worth, I think this is a terrific move for him because he can turn anyone into a star. Look what he did for Monta Ellis! And now he will have the support of Phenom Eric Gordon (or as Petros Papadakis calls him "Long Winded Gordon" LOL)
I think this could be a new era for the Down & Out Clippers. For soooo long they've been the redheaded stepchildren in Los Angeles basketball and I think they might just have something worth watching if this deal goes through.
The Lakers, on the other hand, are probably going to be stuck with the same tired squad that couldn't get it outta first in the Finals unless my dream comes true and they trade Lamar & Vladi (and maybe Mihm, if he's actually DESIRED) for someone tough (AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CONSISTENT) like Antonio McDyess.
I'm proud of Baron Davis. It's not often that you actually see "The Love Of The Game" and not the "Love Of The Money For PLAYING The Game" demonstrated and he clearly wants to be somewhere that he'll make a difference no matter what it costs him. HOORAY FOR BOOM DIZZLE...... FER SHIZZLE. :-)
(Sidenote: Kat, looks like you'll have to come to my hood to get your fill now! LOL)
As you all well know, he could have exercised his (player) option with the Warriors to the tune of $17,180,000. However, in order to retain carry him on their cap at 150% of his 07-08 salary which equates to $24,660,000. (which, BY THE WAY, is more than Kobe makes, LOL). That left GSW with limited options if they were to keep him and who wants to stay somewhere they're not wanted and can't get playing time (exhibit A: Final Game Of The Season When Nelly Benched Him).
SOOOOO ... Boom Dizzle leaves a whole lot on the table says "Call Me A Clipper" to the tune of about HALF what he could have made if he'd have stayed at The GSW.
For what it's worth, I think this is a terrific move for him because he can turn anyone into a star. Look what he did for Monta Ellis! And now he will have the support of Phenom Eric Gordon (or as Petros Papadakis calls him "Long Winded Gordon" LOL)
I think this could be a new era for the Down & Out Clippers. For soooo long they've been the redheaded stepchildren in Los Angeles basketball and I think they might just have something worth watching if this deal goes through.
The Lakers, on the other hand, are probably going to be stuck with the same tired squad that couldn't get it outta first in the Finals unless my dream comes true and they trade Lamar & Vladi (and maybe Mihm, if he's actually DESIRED) for someone tough (AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, CONSISTENT) like Antonio McDyess.
I'm proud of Baron Davis. It's not often that you actually see "The Love Of The Game" and not the "Love Of The Money For PLAYING The Game" demonstrated and he clearly wants to be somewhere that he'll make a difference no matter what it costs him. HOORAY FOR BOOM DIZZLE...... FER SHIZZLE. :-)
(Sidenote: Kat, looks like you'll have to come to my hood to get your fill now! LOL)
