damn, these russian and other euro teams have ridiculous amounts of cash to throw at players. shit that money is untaxed to along with favorable foreign exchange rates. anyway, it would be devastating to lose biedrins...but if he wants too much then its all bad. gotta be smart how much money u spend...shit got me lightweight stressin now
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Andris To Europe?? with link
If you look at the Warriors’ salary situation, it’s easy to see that Andris Biedrins is the one who’s going to get squeezed. Not so fast.
A source close to the Warriors’ fifth-year center said European teams are hot and heavy after Biedrins. The Latvia native is drawing strong interest in a couple Russian clubs, according to the source, who added that teams are willing to sign him for three to five years for what amounts to more than $10 million a year.
This would be the best news for Biedrins’ in months. The only team with salary cap space that was reportedly interested in him, other than the Warriors, was Philadelphia. But the 76ers spent their cap money on Elton Brand. So leverage of a fat offer from overseas is Biedrins’ best hope of getting the money he wants from the Warriors, or anywhere in the NBA.
Biedrins’ camp, which was rumored to have its sight set on the ballpark of Chris Kaman’s contract (five years, $55 million), likely won’t be elated about the offer they’re likely going to get from the Warriors. I would be shocked if it even equaled Corey Maggette’s average of $10 million a year. Just looking at the numbers, I’m thinking six years, $48 million.
With no other teams under the cap and able to offer Biedrins that kind of money, save for a sign and trade, it would seem Biedrins’ options are limited.
The source said Biedrins’ camp and Golden State have yet to formally meet. But Biedrins figures to be next on the list now that the Warriors are out of salary cap space and star guard Monta Ellis is signed.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2008/07/24/andris-to-europe/
If you look at the Warriors’ salary situation, it’s easy to see that Andris Biedrins is the one who’s going to get squeezed. Not so fast.
A source close to the Warriors’ fifth-year center said European teams are hot and heavy after Biedrins. The Latvia native is drawing strong interest in a couple Russian clubs, according to the source, who added that teams are willing to sign him for three to five years for what amounts to more than $10 million a year.
This would be the best news for Biedrins’ in months. The only team with salary cap space that was reportedly interested in him, other than the Warriors, was Philadelphia. But the 76ers spent their cap money on Elton Brand. So leverage of a fat offer from overseas is Biedrins’ best hope of getting the money he wants from the Warriors, or anywhere in the NBA.
Biedrins’ camp, which was rumored to have its sight set on the ballpark of Chris Kaman’s contract (five years, $55 million), likely won’t be elated about the offer they’re likely going to get from the Warriors. I would be shocked if it even equaled Corey Maggette’s average of $10 million a year. Just looking at the numbers, I’m thinking six years, $48 million.
With no other teams under the cap and able to offer Biedrins that kind of money, save for a sign and trade, it would seem Biedrins’ options are limited.
The source said Biedrins’ camp and Golden State have yet to formally meet. But Biedrins figures to be next on the list now that the Warriors are out of salary cap space and star guard Monta Ellis is signed.
http://www.ibabuzz.com/warriors/2008/07/24/andris-to-europe/
What is the ''native tounge''...?
na·tive (ntv)
adj.
1. Existing in or belonging to one by nature; innate: native ability.
2. Being such by birth or origin: a native Scot.
3. Being one's own because of the place or circumstances of one's birth: our native land.
4. Originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region; indigenous: a plant native to Asia.
5.
a. Being a member of the original inhabitants of a particular place.
b. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of such inhabitants: native dress; the native diet of Polynesia.
6. Occurring in nature pure or uncombined with other substances: native copper.
7. Natural; unaffected: native beauty.
8. Archaic Closely related, as by birth or race.
9. Biochemistry Of or relating to the naturally occurring conformation of a macromolecule, such as a protein.
n.
1.
a. One born in or connected with a place by birth: a native of Scotland now living in the United States.
b. One of the original inhabitants or lifelong residents of a place.
2. An animal or plant that originated in a particular place or region.
Is this what you meant? In that case, I'm sorry, but I don't know the native tounge.
na·tive (ntv)
adj.
1. Existing in or belonging to one by nature; innate: native ability.
2. Being such by birth or origin: a native Scot.
3. Being one's own because of the place or circumstances of one's birth: our native land.
4. Originating, growing, or produced in a certain place or region; indigenous: a plant native to Asia.
5.
a. Being a member of the original inhabitants of a particular place.
b. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of such inhabitants: native dress; the native diet of Polynesia.
6. Occurring in nature pure or uncombined with other substances: native copper.
7. Natural; unaffected: native beauty.
8. Archaic Closely related, as by birth or race.
9. Biochemistry Of or relating to the naturally occurring conformation of a macromolecule, such as a protein.
n.
1.
a. One born in or connected with a place by birth: a native of Scotland now living in the United States.
b. One of the original inhabitants or lifelong residents of a place.
2. An animal or plant that originated in a particular place or region.
Is this what you meant? In that case, I'm sorry, but I don't know the native tounge.
Why would I praise him when I never liked him much while he was a Warrior, why would that change now that he's STILL a Warrior...
GTFO with these stupid ass comments
Im not mad he's back, just didn't make a difference either way to me. I just thought it was funny how folx were gettin worked up when they thought he might leave...who cares..
GTFO with these stupid ass comments
Im not mad he's back, just didn't make a difference either way to me. I just thought it was funny how folx were gettin worked up when they thought he might leave...who cares..
Obviously you do, to come back 2 pages to quote me.
True or false, people flip flop a lot on this site, be it rap, sports, or whatever.
That was an open ended comment directed at no one in particular, to make light of this flipflopness.
Since it obviously doesn't apply to you, great, cool.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi Bullet resigning is the best news in a while.
True or false, people flip flop a lot on this site, be it rap, sports, or whatever.
That was an open ended comment directed at no one in particular, to make light of this flipflopness.
Since it obviously doesn't apply to you, great, cool.
Meanwhile, the Mississippi Bullet resigning is the best news in a while.
I know Russia for example, has owners that are billionaires who made their money of oil/gas/energy/ etc. It's like the owner of Chelsea, the soccer club. He dips into his own pockets to bring players to his club. NBA players leaving now is for real, and to me personally I think it sucks ass. Shit is gonna get worse and worse too
