Tristan Thompson was a high lottery pick by the Cavs a few years back, but it appears he may just be a very solid role player. Nothing wrong that. Every team needs those. But just because he’s perceived as a role player doesn’t mean that’s how he views how much he’s worth.
Thompson reportedly turned down a 4-year, $52 million contract extension. Was that wise?
Thompson’s a rebounder, a defender, an energy guy. He isn’t a starter on a playoff team, but he has a good attitude, a good motor and could be a role player anywhere in the NBA. Paul isn’t the first agent to leverage a more prominent client’s extension against another, nor the last.
Even so, at what price? Within the NBA, officials expected maybe $10 million a year, perhaps $12 million if Klutch wanted to push it. Well, they kept pushing it. Thompson turned down a $13 million-a-year extension offer – four-years, $52 million, league sources told Yahoo Sports.
H/T: Yahoo!
