Do you think David West regrets taking that massive paycut to go to the Spurs

[lilteapot]

Thinking he would win a title, only for the Warriors to prove themselves unbeatable? :lol

I'd feel totally jipped.

[beastee]

Thinking he would win a title, only for the Warriors to prove themselves unbeatable?
IF Spurs execute their gameplan and Kawhi plays out of his mind...the Spurs CAN win.

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To be honest, this is one of the main reasons I want them to lose.

No player should be subjecting themselves to HUGE payouts for the sake of riding the pine for a ring that no one will give him credit for. Fvck that. And it sends the wrong message.

Why not get a ring AND get PAID??

[lilteapot]

You be honest, this is one of the main reasons I want them to lose.

No player should be subjecting themselves to HUGE payouts for the sake of riding the pine for a ring that no one will give him credit for. Fvck that. And it sends the wrong message.

Why not get a ring AND get PAID??

It's not like he's Adam Morrison out there, he is getting quality minutes.

[bdreason]

Giving up a guaranteed 10 million is pretty crazy, I don't care how much money you have.

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It's not like he's Adam Morrison out there, he is getting quality minutes.

Naw. Dude is a starter on half of the NBA teams and can still put up numbers. He left money on the table for an easy ring...before finding out that GSW will never let it happen.

[lilteapot]

Naw. Dude is a starter on half of the NBA teams and can still put up numbers. He left money on the table for an easy ring...before finding out that GSW will never let it happen.

And is still putting up numbers.

[inclinerator]

so joe johnson is an idiot for choosing miami

[AngelEyes]

Giving up a guaranteed 10 million is pretty crazy, I don't care how much money you have.

What if you have a billion dollars?

[Leroy Jetson]

I highly doubt he regrets his decision, he is on the team with second best chance at a title, one of maybe only 4 teams with ANY kind of shot. I guarantee before these playoffs are over he will have played an extremely valuable part in the Spurs success however far they make it.

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Why would he regret winning an easy chip.

:confusedshrug:

[Bankaii]

People acting like the Warriors are some untouchable God team:roll:

[deja vu]

What made you idiots think that the Warriors are the 100% guaranteed 2016 NBA champions? Are you Nostradamus on weed or something?

The Spurs are only 6 wins behind the Warriors. Many teams have won the title with a bigger gap from the top seed.

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What made you idiots think that the Warriors are the 100% guaranteed 2016 NBA champions? Are you Nostradamus on weed or something?

The Spurs are only 6 wins behind the Warriors. Many teams have won the title with a bigger gap from the top seed.


We're idiots for thinking that a team that won 73 games are gonna be the NBA champs? Projection much?

[Spurs5Rings2014]

People acting like the Warriors are some untouchable God team:roll:

Makes it all the sweeter when we bounce them in the WCF en route to winning #6.

:applause:

[deja vu]

We're idiots for thinking that a team that won 73 games are gonna be the NBA champs? Projection much?
Yeah but people are saying that Warriors are certain champs barring death or injury to their players. :lol

Then let's not play out the playoffs then because the Warriors are already the champions.

Spurs are 67-15 and have a good chance to beat them though GSW are the favorites.

[RoseCity07]

No one is every going to think of West as a great player if they won a championship. So I think giving up 10 million for something that doesn't add to your legacy is stupid.

[toxicxr6]

Spurs are in an unique situation this season. They have an opportunity to create one of the most remembered moments in NBA history

Imagine the Spurs knocking off the 73 win warriors then beating lebron. It would never be forgotten and will always be one of the greatest moments in playoff history.

That being said warriors should be favourite.

One 10 million is what 6 million after tax. This is someone who will earn around 100 million during his career. If he is good at managing money and investments he might be worth 200 million. When it's all said and done giving up a fraction of what he would earn for a legit chance at a championship, something that he has never got.. Isn't stupid at all. To some people achievement is more valuable than some cash. He already has the cash so why not give it a shot...

[BigMacAttack]

No one is every going to think of West as a great player if they won a championship. So I think giving up 10 million for something that doesn't add to your legacy is stupid.


Its very easy for your broke ass to sit on your daddies computer and say "Giving up 10 million is stupid" but West is in a different situation. Maybe the chance at winning a ring is more important to him then his legacy or 10 million. Anyway I just find it funny all these people who are probably closer to broke than rich telling giving the rich guy financial advice.

[Inferno]

Makes it all the sweeter when we bounce them in the WCF en route to winning #6.

:applause:

Avy bet for the length of the offseason? :applause:

[sportjames23]

People acting like the Warriors are some untouchable God team:roll:


In today's NBA? They are.

[rmt]

West has earned, invested and put himself in a position where at the end of his career, he can choose where he wants to go. That's an enviable position to be in, and I give props to him for leaving so much on the table (I wouldn't). There are no guarantees in life, and he's making significant contribution to a title contender.

[Fire Colangelo]

West has earned, invested and put himself in a position where at the end of his career, he can choose where he wants to go. That's an enviable position to be in, and I give props to him for leaving so much on the table (I wouldn't). There are no guarantees in life, and he's making significant contribution to a title contender.

Agreed.

Just shows how much winning matters to these guys.... Dude's giving up a lot of money lol... at an age where one injury and your career is most likely over.

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If you've worked at Samsung for 10 years making around 140k per year and Google contacts you in attempt to recruit you, their selling pitch won't be "come be a part of something special! But we'll only pay you 70k!"

:lol :lol

Spurs rapin nigguhs on these contracts.

[FKAri]

To be honest, this is one of the main reasons I want them to lose.

No player should be subjecting themselves to HUGE payouts for the sake of riding the pine for a ring that no one will give him credit for. Fvck that. And it sends the wrong message.

Why not get a ring AND get PAID??
Everybody else prioritizes money over winning. And you're endorsing that? The guy know he won't be given superstar level credit but he's still a contributor and this just shows how badly he wants to win. Yet as a fan you don't like this? wtf?

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Everybody else prioritizes money over winning. And you're endorsing that? The guy know he won't be given superstar level credit but he's still a contributor and this just shows how badly he wants to win. Yet as a fan you don't like this? wtf?

Naw. I respect David West for doing it. He's the only thing likable about the situation.

I dislike the institution that makes it seem like "the best choice" or the most "unselfish" choice for professional athletes to take less than what they're worth in the market. PERIOD.

More importantly, I respect the guys like Jabari Parker who WANTS TO be a career Buck and bring a ring to that team. Same goes for Damien Lillard.

There's something about billionaire owners creating this narrative/perception that taking less than what you deserve is morally righteous.

I hate that shit, quite frankly.

[TheMilkyBarKid]

The guy has millions in the bank, likely has a few really nice houses, cars and if he has any sense a reasonable amount on shares.

It seems like he is sacrificing a bit of wealth to chase his dream. Good on him.

[oarabbus]

If you've worked at Samsung for 10 years making around 140k per year and Google contacts you in attempt to recruit you, their selling pitch won't be "come be a part of something special! But we'll only pay you 70k!"

:lol :lol

Spurs rapin nigguhs on these contracts.


Uber has done that to people actually. Offer $75k for a job landing the person $130k elsehwere.

[oarabbus]

Naw. I respect David West for doing it. He's the only thing likable about the situation.

I dislike the institution that makes it seem like "the best choice" or the most "unselfish" choice for professional athletes to take less than what they're worth in the market. PERIOD.

More importantly, I respect the guys like Jabari Parker who WANTS TO be a career Buck and bring a ring to that team. Same goes for Damien Lillard.

There's something about billionaire owners creating this narrative/perception that taking less than what you deserve is morally righteous.

I hate that shit, quite frankly.


The best though is Karl-Anthony Towns. When he was asked about potentially being drafted to Minny, traditionally an undesirable location for top draft picks, he said something along the lines of "let's build a franchise [in Minny]"

[bigt]

The best though is Karl-Anthony Towns. When he was asked about potentially being drafted to Minny, traditionally an undesirable location for top draft picks, he said something along the lines of "let's build a franchise [in Minny]"

Eh I'd expect most #1 picks to say that fresh off drafting though. Even if they don't think they'll want to stay there, it's the smart thing to do. No need to get fans against you from the start by saying "I'm leaving this hole of a city as soon as I can to go play in L.A"

As for West, he's probably in the situation where the money he left on the table isn't substantial enough to give up on the best chance he's had at a ring. It's a lot of money to the average person, but top level NBA athletes? I can understand why the sacrifice would be worth it.

[Nezty]

No one is every going to think of West as a great player if they won a championship. So I think giving up 10 million for something that doesn't add to your legacy is stupid.


So does getting paid 10 mil make him a great player?

[DCL]

he's 35, and he's made $87M in his career.

he's in a different place from you people with only $1000 in your bank account.

[Quickening]

If he doesn't win a ring which looks likely with how GSW are playing then I am sure he will regret it. Obviously he took the risks and it probably won't pay off.

[NumberSix]

GSW only won 6 more regular season games than SAS. The idea that this would be an unwinnable matchup is tardsville.

[Overdrive]

No one is every going to think of West as a great player if they won a championship. So I think giving up 10 million for something that doesn't add to your legacy is stupid.

I don't think it's about legacy, but being part of a championship winning team. Aside from some legendary players most players have no sustained legacy so you play for either money or winning.

[JohnnySic]

GSW only won 6 more regular season games than SAS. The idea that this would be an unwinnable matchup is tardsville.
And the "real" gap is probably less than 6. The Spurs were resting their guys while the Warriors were gunning for the record.

[Vragrant]

Giving up a guaranteed 10 million is pretty crazy, I don't care how much money you have.

I would never give that up for a ring, but then again Im not a multimillionaire. Maybe its not a big issue for him

[PJR]

he's 35, and he's made $87M in his career.

he's in a different place from you people with only $1000 in your bank account.


60 percent of NBA players go either broke or bankrupt within two years to five years of retirement.

Giving up a guaranteed 11 million dollars at the back end of your career, with no guarantee that you're going to recoup that in some capacity is lunacy. I don't care who it is.

[Overdrive]

60 percent of NBA players go either broke or bankrupt within two years of retirement.

Giving up a guaranteed 11 million dollars at the back end of your career, with no guarantee that you're going to recoup that in some capacity is lunacy. I don't care who it is.

If you netted 100M during your career those extra 11m won't keep you from going broke. It's a mindset problem not a monetary.

[90sgoat]

Naw. Dude is a starter on half of the NBA teams and can still put up numbers. He left money on the table for an easy ring...before finding out that GSW will never let it happen.

He dropped off, not that good anymore.

[Kawhi]

I am certain he has regrets for being on one of the best teams ever.

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I am certain he has regrets for being on one of the best teams ever.

Lol. None of that shit matters if and when they lose. He'll look back at it as a dice roll.

[JohnnySic]

Michael Finley did the same thing (and was younger than West too) and it worked out for him.

[PJR]

Michael Finley did the same thing (and was younger than West too) and it worked out for him.

Lol No he didn't. Michael Finley was amnestied, and was still being paid by the Mavericks when he signed with the Spurs.

[JohnnySic]

Lol No he didn't. Michael Finley was amnestied, and was still being paid by the Mavericks when he signed with the Spurs.
He could have made more money elsewhere (I'm sure he could have at least gotten the mle somewhere) but took less money to piggyback to a ring.

But yeah, he was still getting paid by the Mavs.

[Paul George 24]

HE IS A FAN OF DUNCAN & THE SPURS NOT CURRY :banana:

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Avy bet for the length of the offseason? :applause:

Just seen this. Deal, baby.

:banana:

[TheMarkMadsen]

And the "real" gap is probably less than 6. The Spurs were resting their guys while the Warriors were gunning for the record.


Warriors weren't healthy all season..

They played for awhile with Barnes, Bogut and Ezeli out..

[Spurs5Rings2014]

Warriors weren't healthy all season..

They played for awhile with Barnes, Bogut and Ezeli out..

Role-players as warriorfan says. We rest plenty of those, too, as well as starters all the time. Take it easy, little guy. Your team is the Lakers, remember?

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