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Despite the talk of cutting back and looking for smarter contracts, general managers still are struggling with this concept. For the 15 years I watched the NBA, I’ve always been confused as to how 30 people don’t understand how to keep a market down in terms of player contracts. For every good contract (David West, Nene, Anderson Verejao), there are terrible contracts that you can see from a mile away. Such deals can paralyze a team and jeopardize their chances at contending (Baron Davis is a perfect example).
Minnesota Timberwolves’ power forward Kevin Love was rumored to be receiving a five-year, $70 million extension this offseason. Much respect to Love, who I argue is a top 25 player and the best rebounder in the NBA.
But is Love worth 14 million dollars a year?
Personally, I say no way.
As good as Love is, and as much as his great talents are wh ...
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Article written by Quentin Haynes