More Drama for Ujiri and the Nuggets

jeffb · 10-02-2010, 08:44 AM

I wonder if he misses Toronto right about now.

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“I don’t want to leave,” Martin said this afternoon. “I love the guys, I love the organization. But I understand if that is going to be the case. They haven’t said anything all summer. Wait. They said something; they gave Al (Harrington) the money. I don’t have any problem with Al, but me and Al play the same position. I think I’ve helped around here. I don’t think I’ve been that big of a problem. I think I’ve helped win a few games here and there.”

Martin was playing high level basketball last season when a torn patella tendon forced him to miss the better part of the last two months of last season. And though he returned for the playoffs, Martin was only a shell of himself. He had surgery in the summer and continues to rehab – with a good outlook.

But without an extension, he’ll take his time returning to the team.

If he had an extension, “I’d be playing right now,” Martin said. “I’m not rushing, whatsoever. The day I come back is the day I come back. I’m in the last year of my deal, we all know it. Ain’t nobody in a hurry to give me one, so I’m not going to be in a hurry to come back. Think about it: Ain’t nobody in a hurry to give me a contract, so why would I be in a hurry to rush back and risk further injury. Makes all the sense in the world, right? Trust me, I’ve thought about it plenty.

Kenyon Martin upset for lack of contract offer from Nuggets | All Things Nuggets

Windex · 10-02-2010, 08:46 AM

the guy was going to be out for a majority of the year so they signed a replacement
dont see a problem with that and K Mart is injury prone

jeffb · 10-02-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Windex

the guy was going to be out for a majority of the year so they signed a replacement
dont see a problem with that and K Mart is injury prone

I agree, but he's pissed!

ClingRap · 10-02-2010, 09:58 AM

last i checked, when you sign a contract for six years, you show up ready to play for six years. nothing less than that.

jeffb · 10-02-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ClingRap

last i checked, when you sign a contract for six years, you show up ready to play for six years. nothing less than that.

+1 Players these days want an extension before the final year. Why exactly? Especially at that age! Whatever happened to playout your contract first. For him to basically say that unless he gets an extension he'll take his time getting back.....while he's still getting paid!! IMO he should get suspended WITHOUT Pay for a month for even saying that.

Ex2k · 10-02-2010, 12:17 PM

Players who dont plan on retiring, tend to play harder in that final year of their contract... So yeah make em all wait... play their heart out and then reward them..

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10-02-2010, 08:46 AM	#2 (permalink)
Windex is the next dictator of MLSE fresh and clean Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: uʍop ɹǝpun Posts: 21,522 Representing:	the guy was going to be out for a majority of the year so they signed a replacement dont see a problem with that and K Mart is injury prone

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ClingRap is enjoying having the keys to destiny perusing ancient database Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: The far side of the Universe. Posts: 1,816 Representing:	last i checked, when you sign a contract for six years, you show up ready to play for six years. nothing less than that.

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Ex2k is at ends with Casey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,956 Representing:	Players who dont plan on retiring, tend to play harder in that final year of their contract... So yeah make em all wait... play their heart out and then reward them..