If Miami loses... does Ray opt out?

[ItStaysYang]

I don't see why he would. A finals appearance year 1 is sort of like the holy grail of signing with a team as a free agent.

However I have heard some say that if Miami loses in the finals, Ray is all but gone.

What do you guys think?

(And before you ask... I am not implying that he would/wouldn't return to Boston if this happened, so that bit can be left out.)

[Monkhouse]

I don't see why he would. A finals appearance year 1 is sort of like the holy grail of signing with a team as a free agent.

However I have heard some say that if Miami loses in the finals, Ray is all but gone.

What do you guys think?

(And before you ask... I am not implying that he would/wouldn't return to Boston if this happened, so that bit can be left out.)

Highly doubt he'd opt out.

I think the obvious choice for him after they lose or win is to retire.

[kozlodoev]

Perhaps he can sign with the Clippers. It may be better for his family.

[Who]

Nope -- I can't see why he would. He isn't going to get anything better anywhere else.

[ItStaysYang]

Imagine if the Spurs won, and he signed with them for a season

[Tgro]

Imagine if the Spurs won, and he signed with them for a season

That would make him a year late.......AGAIN!

[celts10]

What do you guys think?

I won't be surprised if he opts out and joins the potential Doc, KG, and Pierce trio out in LA. No Ainge and no Rondo for RayRay to butt heads with.

[fairweatherfan]

I think the reason why he got the opt-out was so he could sign a better deal if one came up and make up for some of the money he left on the table in Boston.

I think that's more likely if he helps the Heat win a ring than if they lose, though.

[Fafnir]

Nope -- I can't see why he would. He isn't going to get anything better anywhere else.

Yeah I always thought the opt out was to give him control over any trade situation.

[Onslaught]

Perhaps he can sign with the Clippers. It may be better for his family.

Good one.