Birdman Re-signs with Nuggets for 5 yrs, 26 mil

[rondofan1255]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/article/2009-07-08/nuggets-re-sign-birdman-for-five-more-seasons

Wish we could have had him last year!

[footey]

I am happy for the guy.  He earned his way back to that contract. Way to go. Yeah, it's too bad we did not sign him last year, he apparently wanted to come to Boston. But who is to say that Doc would have played him as much as he got to play in Denver. I tend to think not. 

[Fred Roberts]

Good for him, but that's too long a contract ...

[the_Bird]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

[wdleehi]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

[the_Bird]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

Exactly.  Was anyone else out there likely to offer him that kind of deal?  I haven't heard his name mentioned at all.

[BballTim]

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

  Or for a 31 year old who relies heavily on athleticism.

[cdif911]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

Exactly.  Was anyone else out there likely to offer him that kind of deal?  I haven't heard his name mentioned at all.

I assume if he messes up, they have an out clause though?

[wdleehi]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

Exactly.  Was anyone else out there likely to offer him that kind of deal?  I haven't heard his name mentioned at all.

I assume if he messes up, they have an out clause though?

One would think.


Or this could end up as another in a long line of overpayed, not so good, contract for a Nugget big man.

[Who]

Overrated + Overpaid

[bostonfan23]

Overpaid, yeah, but his 31 isn't other guys 31. He doesn't have many miles on his legs at all. He can be the first big off the bench for a while.

[the_Bird]

Overpaid, yeah, but his 31 isn't other guys 31. He doesn't have many miles on his legs at all. He can be the first big off the bench for a while.

Meh, I'm pretty sure the smack or the meth or the coke or whatever the hell he was using aged his body just as much as playing 82 games a year! 

I had forgotten he was getting so old.  Seems like only yesterday he was missing two dozen dunk attempts on All Star weekend.

[Birdbrain]

Another Celtics blog all star is signed. 

[rickyfan3.0...]

WHAT??

[hpantazo]

After watching Vinnie Baker seem to get "clean" for a while, then fall back off the wagon...   man, it's hard not to get worried about a relapse.  I figured he'd be getting some really nice one- or two-year contracts the rest of his career, but he'd alwats get a one- or two-year contract.  Even given all that he brings to the team, that's a lot to pay for any 3rd or 4th big man with all the limitations he has, and all that is magnified by his unique risks.

5 years is kind of a long deal for someone with such demons. 

Exactly.  Was anyone else out there likely to offer him that kind of deal?  I haven't heard his name mentioned at all.

I assume if he messes up, they have an out clause though?

yea, I think all teams put that in now, it's called the Vin Baker clause