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[Kim Malo]

At 09:39 AM 9/7/2007, gene kirkpatrick wrote:
>   I agree with the Glen Davis (and agent) theory of a two year 
> contract.  Why be held to the third year at slave (ha!) wages when 
> you expect to be a player, able to attract a better deal after two 
> good years.  I think it also works to the Celts' favor, in that a 
> new three or four year deal for Davis would not be quite as high as 
> if he had three solid years and more bargaining power.

One reason is because if he's good enough, he could make more money - 
after 3 years the Cs would have full Bird rights with him and so 
could sign him to a higher renewal contract than they can under early 
Bird rights.

Kim