09-09-2004, 12:51 AM
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Kwisatz Haderach
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The high point of Greg Buckner's time with the 76ers came July 25, 2002, when he signed a 6-year guaranteed contract worth $18 million. After that, some brief flashes notwithstanding, things went mostly downhill.
After two seasons, the 6-4 guard/forward will try again elsewhere, more than welcoming yesterday's buyout and waiving by the Sixers. He is reportedly already on the radar of the Denver Nuggets, and perhaps two other teams.
"He played pretty well the first year, playing his most minutes ever [1,514], but for whatever reason, it didn't work out," said Steve Kauffman, Buckner's agent. "He played for Larry Brown, but lost minutes with the coaches who followed [Randy Ayers and Chris Ford]."
It is believed Buckner received a little more than $8 million of the remaining $12.9 million on his contract. He would recoup some portion of the rest on a fresh contract with another team.
"I think it's the best situation for Greg," Sixers coach Jim O'Brien said. "This gives him a chance to hook on with a team that values what he can offer."
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So basically an $8 million buyout, saves us about almost $5 million over the course of the next four seasons.
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