Kwahi Leonard to sign 5 year 90M deal Wednesday

[toxicxr6]

Apparently that is the deal 5 years for 90 million.. With the salary cap expanding its probably a good move by the Spurs to lock him up that long

What do you guys think? Good value contract?

[Duggrr]

Good move by Spurs, especially considering the imminent cap.

[Spurs m8]

This would be amazing

Cheers

[Harison]

Thats a bargain for Spurs, Kiwi took less than he could have gotten.

[Random_Guy]

This, he definitely could command more than 100

[Bobcats2013]

Great deal for the Spurs.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

:applause:

[MellowYellow]

Thats a bargain for Spurs, Kiwi took less than he could have gotten.

Isn't 15/yr the max for someone coming off a rookie contract?

[Haymaker]

Good contract but hopefully this motivates the kid to improve, especially offensively. He lacks consistency and he could be a bigger threat if he dedicates himself to it.

[bdreason]

Isn't 15/yr the max for someone coming off a rookie contract?


There's a clause that allow players who obtain certain accolades to make more. Most people refer to it as the "Derrick Rose Rule".

[Spurs m8]

Good contract but hopefully this motivates the kid to improve, especially offensively. He lacks consistency and he could be a bigger threat if he dedicates himself to it.

If he played a full healthy season last season he would have become what you hope.

She's right, massive ceiling, great work ethic, will surpass LeBron in GOAT rankings by the end of his career

Cheers

[TylerOO]

who?

[Beastmode88]

90m for a fmvp? :applause: :applause:

[rmt]

who?

Only the birthday boy (just turned 24 today) with the FMVP and DPOY awards.

[dubeta]

LOL wtf, does Kawhi know 18M a year in 2017 will be like the MLE?


He shouldve done 2 years 36M and then resign in 2017

[Mr. Jabbar]

He owes lebron at least half that salary

[Spurs m8]

who?

This says more about you than Kawhi tbh

n00b

[Harison]

LOL wtf, does Kawhi know 18M a year in 2017 will be like the MLE?


He shouldve done 2 years 36M and then resign in 2017
Thats what I would have done, but I guess Kiwi wanted to gift GOAT FO.

[imnew09]

damn what a humble guy.

:bowdown:

Wish he would sign a 5/90 for my Lakers :cry:

[DaSeba5]

And that's why the Spurs have the best management in the league.

[BigNBAfan]

LOL wtf, does Kawhi know 18M a year in 2017 will be like the MLE?


He shouldve done 2 years 36M and then resign in 2017

injury protection retard

[CarlosBoozer]

Damn.. That is a f*cking good deal!

[dubeta]

damn what a humble guy.

:bowdown:

Wish he would sign a 5/90 for my Lakers :cry:

He would but Kobe eatin all that money


Plus he doesn't wanna be a spot-up shooter under Kobe ball

[Hamtaro CP3KDKG]

Sum shady sht. ... Less than 20 a yr for an arguable top 10 player and top 3 perimeter defender? Specially wit sum these other contracts out here smh

[Da Hammer]

He would but Kobe eatin all that money


Plus he doesn't wanna be a spot-up shooter under Kobe ball
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ce/9f/95/ce9f95059775d45c8ffc09626e566ce0.jpg

Says the guy who's favorite player turns everyone into spot up shooters. And yet Kobe 5 rings > 2/6

[sundizz]

Seems reasonable.

Klay did a 4 years for $70 mill (17.5 per year) so Kiwi at 5 years for $90 mill (18 per year) seems like a steal.

Kiwi is def a level above Klay and is easily worth 5 years for $100 mill in my opinion.

[Hopper15]

Nothing can be signed until July 9th.

[Alamо]

Thank you based kawaii

[T_L_P]

:bowdown:

[riseagainst]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/ce/9f/95/ce9f95059775d45c8ffc09626e566ce0.jpg

Says the guy who's favorite player turns everyone into spot up shooters. And yet Kobe 5 rings > 2/6


:lol
:roll:

[aj1987]

Meanwhile the Heat are paying Dragic $90M+. :facepalm

[rmt]

Congratulations, Kwahi! Financial security for you and yours for the rest of your life - invest wisely.

Great deal for the Spurs - when this contract is done, he'll still be in his prime (just turned 29). Hope he's a lifelong Spur.

[TylerOO]

Smart move to stay in the system that made him. Anywhere else he would just get exposed.

[rmt]

Smart move to stay in the system that made him. Anywhere else he would just get exposed.

I agree that offensively he would have not been as successful as with the Spurs (Spurs shooting coach Chip Engelland fixed his stroke) but his defensive skills (wide wingspan, huge hands, athleticism) would carry over anywhere else. I bet you would love to have him on your favorite team and then not imply that he's a system player.

[Bigsmoke]

I agree that offensively he would have not been as successful as with the Spurs (Spurs shooting coach Chip Engelland fixed his stroke) but his defensive skills (wide wingspan, huge hands, athleticism) would carry over anywhere else. I bet you would love to have him on your favorite team and then not imply that he's a system player.

i wanna see something like 20/7/3 next year :coleman:

[Spurs m8]

Smart move to stay in the system that made him. Anywhere else he would just get exposed.

you're scared shitless, bitch

[Spurs5Rings2014]

you're scared shitless, bitch

:lol

[brownmamba00]

Kawhi would be stupid to accept a 15-17 mill deal he'll regret it in a couple of years.

great deal for the Spurs tho they look like the favourites now in the LMA sweepstakes.

[kunk75]

he needs to shave his head, AI is the only guy who ever made the leap with cornrows

[Spurs m8]

He's won a FMVP, championship, DPOY with them.

Basically already gotten further than Iverson teamwise.

Cheers

[toxicxr6]

Told you guys...
Source was llleeegitttt

[Bosnian Sajo]

How is it that all these Spur players are taking paycuts and it seems like no one else in the nba does the same....something definitely smells and its coming from San Antonio.

[Da Hammer]

he needs to shave his head, AI is the only guy who ever made the leap with cornrows
:biggums:

Dude has a ring, finals MVP in which he shat on Bron, and now gets a max contract. He's way past made it.

[Spurs m8]

How is it that all these Spur players are taking paycuts and it seems like no one else in the nba does the same....something definitely smells and its coming from San Antonio.

Yeah, its called proper team spirit, something the NBA severely lacks

Cheers

[rmt]

How is it that all these Spur players are taking paycuts and it seems like no one else in the nba does the same....something definitely smells and its coming from San Antonio.

I think it's the case that the players know it's a first rate organization - that they take care of theirs. See it from Leonard's point of view - drafted at #15 - follow the guidance of Pop, Duncan, Chip Engelland - end up with a FMVP and DPOY award at age 23. All that while playing LOW minutes, pretty much pressure-free environment (because he plays with the big 3), doesn't have to lead, can grow/develop at his own pace and look forward to eventually leading the team and having a long career. Good front office to put pieces around/beside him so they can contend for a long time.

Nobody's forced Duncan, Parker and Manu to take less.

[rmt]

i wanna see something like 20/7/3 next year :coleman:

Not gonna happen. Pop's gonna have him play 32 minutes tops.

[Bosnian Sajo]

I think it's the case that the players know it's a first rate organization - that they take care of theirs. See it from Leonard's point of view - drafted at #15 - follow the guidance of Pop, Duncan, Chip Engelland - end up with a FMVP and DPOY award at age 23. All that while playing LOW minutes, pretty much pressure-free environment (because he plays with the big 3), doesn't have to lead, can grow/develop at his own pace and look forward to eventually leading the team and having a long career. Good front office to put pieces around/beside him so they can contend for a long time.

Nobody's forced Duncan, Parker and Manu to take less.

Ok, but Anthony Davis just got a 145m dollar contract, him and Kawhi both fall under the same Derrick Rose rule, and we all know Kawhi could demand the max seeing as everyone is getting it these days.

You're telling me he left $55 million on the table because San Antonio is taking care of him? Something's up, else he is a moron.

[rmt]

Ok, but Anthony Davis just got a 145m dollar contract, him and Kawhi both fall under the same Derrick Rose rule, and we all know Kawhi could demand the max seeing as everyone is getting it these days.

You're telling me he left $55 million on the table because San Antonio is taking care of him? Something's up, else he is a moron.

I don't think Leonard can legally get close to a 145m contract. Isn't what you are allowed based on your previous salary which is based on where you're drafted. Davis was a #1 draft pick - Leonard #15. I love Anthony Davis and think he's gonna be great, but gimme Leonard at 55m less.

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

He got the most money he could. He didn't take a pay cut.

[Locked_Up_Tonight]

Kawhi Leonard signs maximum contract extension with Spurs, reports say
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Adi Joseph @AdiJose

Kawhi Leonard gave the Spurs a loyalty discount — by taking the largest possible contract now.

The 2014 NBA Finals MVP and the Spurs have come to terms on a five-year, $90 million maximum contract extension, according to multiple reports. Leonard hit restricted free agency at 12:01 p.m. ET and wasted no time taking the contract most expected him to accept all season.

[rmt]

Please stop with all the conspiracy theories. Here's the reason why Anthony Davies can make $145m and Leonard cannot:

A Designated Player may be eligible to earn 30% of the salary cap (rather than the standard 25%) if he passes certain criteria. To be eligible, the player must be voted to start in two All-Star Games, or be named to an All-NBA Team twice (at any level), or be named MVP. Officially titled the "5th Year 30% Max Criteria"[2] it has been dubbed (and is more commonly known as) the "Derrick Rose Rule" after the 2011 MVP,[13] due to the fact that when the criterion was introduced, Rose was the only player in the NBA eligible to sign the maximum extension (due to his MVP award).[14] The reasoning for the rule is to suitably reward players being extended off of their rookie contract who are considered to be of a higher "caliber" than their peers, without restricting them to the lower (25%) salary level.[15] A player may sign a "5th Year, 30% Max" contract before the final year of his rookie contract and before fulfilling the criteria needed to receive the 30% salary grade. Should the player fail to fulfil the criteria before the start of his Designated Player contract, he will receive the standard five year, 25% Designated Player contract. James Harden of the Houston Rockets had such a clause in his contract extension, but failed to meet the criteria.[16] The only player in the NBA who was attempting to qualify for a full 30% contract in 2013

[Springsteen]

i feel it

[Spurs m8]

I just love bathing in this salt.

[TheMilkyBarKid]

I don't think Leonard can legally get close to a 145m contract. Isn't what you are allowed based on your previous salary which is based on where you're drafted. Davis was a #1 draft pick - Leonard #15. I love Anthony Davis and think he's gonna be great, but gimme Leonard at 55m less.
If I am a ridiculously rich nba team owner I would fork out the extra $11 mill plus luxury taxes for Davis without thinking twice.

[Derka]

Conspiracy theorists :oldlol:

Good for Kawhi and the Spurs...they're getting some of his improvement years at a what's going to seem like a bargain in a couple of years. When he hits his prime, he'll be ready to make the real money.

[pastis]

lets wait if he can still progress, or if the last 2 years were already is ceiling.

if they can sign LMA....SPurs are gonna be at the WCF save nearly every year, if Duncan, Pop, Manu and Parker will play some more seasons

[BuffaloBill]

Ok, but Anthony Davis just got a 145m dollar contract, him and Kawhi both fall under the same Derrick Rose rule, and we all know Kawhi could demand the max seeing as everyone is getting it these days.

You're telling me he left $55 million on the table because San Antonio is taking care of him? Something's up, else he is a moron.


:biggums:

[DMAVS41]

Ok, but Anthony Davis just got a 145m dollar contract, him and Kawhi both fall under the same Derrick Rose rule, and we all know Kawhi could demand the max seeing as everyone is getting it these days.

You're telling me he left $55 million on the table because San Antonio is taking care of him? Something's up, else he is a moron.

This is false.

You are forgetting that AD is signing an extension that starts next year. That is why he's eligible for such a bigger starting number and then his yearly raises are based off that number.

Leonard is not leaving that much on the table.

Leonard isn't taking the full max for him mind you essentially because he's taking the long term deal now, but people are forgetting that AD's deal doesn't kick in this year.