Re: Pierce's and Carter's contracts

["Art Silva" <art3@ix.netcom.com>]

> > It has been reported that Pierce's contract will be worth in the area
> > of $85 million and that Carter's could be upwards of $90 million.
> > Shouldn't both contracts be worth the same, or did Pierce sign for
> > less than the maximum?
> >
> >
> I'm quite sure that both are equal but it doesn't surprise me that
> "knowledgeable" sources like ESPN are trumpeting a higher number for Vince
> (Hype) Carter.
>

You all are forgetting one thing. The increase per year for both players but
their base salary is not. Remember Carter was picked fifth if I remember
correctly where as Pauly slipped down to the Celts at 10.

Art Silva