Comments on: Will Bynum negotiating a contract with his former Israeli team, Maccabi Tel Aviv

By: duke

duke — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:46:40 +0000

Roger, I guess you’re making the argument that athletes are overpaid, maybe they are in some regards, as we all would like to see higher salaries for teachers and similar jobs that have such a huge impact on our overall society. However athletes get paid market value, the market being us and most have worked hard to get where they are. Yes, a few are born tall, fast, or big but as a whole they put in the time and effort to have success at their job. Most people and I’m included grew up preparing for job that have an average salary, so I don’t personally complain about the salaries of athlete. I am a big Will Bynum fan, because I have watched him since grade school, moving from project to project. I watched him maintain a 3.5 GPA average through high school, I watched him at ARIZ and GT and overseas. I have watched him prepare his entire life to have success, so I think he put in the work and deserves everything he has now. He actually still doesn’t make millions; yes he signed a three-year 10.5 million contract but after taxes, agent fees, league and union fees that number is cut over half, making him average around the same 800K he has always made. However Will doesn’t play for the money, he always gives back, he plays for the love of the game. That’s what’s makes him unique in the league.

By: tarsier

tarsier — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:18:45 +0000

Bynum is making millions. Not as many millions as some players. But he makes as much in a year than someone at $50,000 a year (fairly normal salary) would make in 65 years–well over a normal lifetime of work.

By: tarsier

tarsier — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 14:14:12 +0000

Or trade Knight. I feel like a deal for Millsap or Toronto’s 2012 first rounder could work for both sides. Obviously there would have to be more moving part too. But I would love either of those as a starting point.

By: Dan Feldman

Dan Feldman — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:33:33 +0000

It’s a foreign source. Something must’ve been lost in translation. NBA players under contract cannot sign with FIBA leagues without having an out for when the lockout ends.

By: Laser

Laser — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 05:22:50 +0000

then why would be have to “opt out” of his NBA contract? that’s what your source said.

By: Duke

Duke — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:08:24 +0000

Yeah, I don’t think the owners and star players in league really understand how their lack of comprise affects players like Will but also the behind the scenes individuals. I am all for him and anyone else in his situation not making millions. As far as the Pistons, his role will have to be addressed, although I know he would destroy knight in camp, he’s probably done there. No one wants the contracts or headaches of Rip of BG, so he’s unfairly the easiest one to let go. However, he is a solid backup guard and once on another right team I am sure he will do great.

By: Noa Daniely

Noa Daniely — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 20:10:12 +0000

Yeah! go to play for Maccabi! then I finally watch you play again without traveling all the way to Deroit.. :)

By: brgulker

brgulker — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 19:35:52 +0000

Obviously, this would be great for Will. Given his relative pay scale, it makes all sorts of financial sense, too.

Clearly, said contract doesn’t impact his status with the Pistons. His fate was sealed when Dumars selected Knight. Deservedly or not (I lean toward the latter), his spot in the guard rotation disappeared on draft night.

To be fair to Will, Dumars should (and probalby will) find a way to trade him. Given his appropriate contract, that shouldn’t be too hard.

By: tim o

tim o — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:50:53 +0000

good for him…will some of ya;ll shush up…

By: Jon L.

Jon L. — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:25:09 +0000

No complaints here.