05-07-2021, 06:40 PM
(05-07-2021, 06:22 PM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: So, this kind of thinking (which I term “what I would do if I were a pro athlete and already had millions”) happens a lot on message boards. But, it isn’t how players (and especially agents) think. If you have to ask why (in the world) someone would lock in $189 million and not risk being the next DeMarcus Cousins, you are thinking WAY too much like a fan and not at all like a player. There is no greater priority for LaVine and Duffy this summer.
Stars don't have to lock in money any more they just force a trade. LaVine being an expiring contract on a crappy team can play that card any time he wants. He's 26 entering his prime so I doubt he wants to waste it on a Bulls team that's going nowhere. Anyways I'd be surprised if he did an extension. If I am him I'd want to keep my options open.