Thread: ELTON BRAND: With, or without?
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Old 02-05-2008, 11:49 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Re: ELTON BRAND: With, or without?
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Originally Posted by DaFranchise View Post
Love the loyalty of some of you guys..EB is a stud on the offensive boards and his offensive game is still improving. Remember when he couldn't hit the 15 fter. His work ethic alone earns him his money. The mistake was giving Kaman the big money. I love Kaman but his numbers this yr are big time inflated with EB's absence. I would have much rather built around EB. Not to mention the contracts of Cat and TT. SO tell me if I m wrong but the only 2 worthy noted expiring contracts are Maggs(option) and Sam, right?
Couldn't agree more about Elton. My argument in this thread for keeping him was based solely on his basketball skills, but I completely agree that his work ethic and leadership qualities are just as important. He's given this franchise an identity, which is something they sorely lacked since the days of Danny Manning, Ron Harper and Mark Jackson.

Yes, you are correct that those are the only two big money deals that will expire after this season. I loved the Cat Mobley signing at the time, but now his and Thomas' contract really have this team hamstrung.
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