JNice

It would be nice if that was the way it worked ... unfortunately it isn't. You have to guess, pay, and hope things turn out. Sometimes you get Jerome James. Sometimes you get Joe Johnson.

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kawika

I generally don't blame a player for trying to squeeze every penny they can out of their career, but it'd be awfully refreshing if occasionally it ran in the other direction. (Sorry for the painful example, fellow Magic supporters)---but wouldn't it be great to hear a player say "Well, if Zaza is getting $4 million for 17 and 6, I cannot accept any more than $2.5 million a year."

But yes, as JNice says, in all likelyhood someone will throw a ton of money at him, so you either match or let him walk. It's not fair or reasonable, but it is what it is: cutthroat.

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Prolific Scorer

I say do it, I've seen flashes of brilliance from Darko. Darko will be a force one day, offensively (Not as much) and Defensively (STUD), I think Darko and Dwight can become of the best Frontcourt duo's in League History, especially on the Defensive end.

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lw32

Not sure if I'd pay Darko $60 million. Just because other teams have made bad decisions does not mean we have to. Sure, it's around the market price, that's not the question. Do we need Darko to be successful, or could we trade him for another, cheaper option and fix up other area's of need, such as the 2 spot?

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PFortyy

ladaz to 60 million

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RebelSun

I still can't believe the Magic passed on Ronnie Brewer. They already had Hedo, what do they need another outside shooter for? Ronnie would've been a perfect fit between Jameer and Mr. Turkoglu.

I would say pay Darko, keep the two bigs together for a lot of years, and see what happens.

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WaterlooVikings

i think darko should get a max of 25 mil a yr and if i were the magic i would only sign him to a 3 yr deal as well just incase he keeps his flop role

ralaw

Considering what this team gave up to get him, this team can't afford to let Darko walk. The trade with Detroit coupled with the Vasquez debacle has essentially caused Orlando to have to re-sign Darko, because if they don't they virtually went without a #1 draft pick twice in 3 years. However, Darko only plays about half the game (some his fault, some Brian Hill's fault), so no one really don't know what he can do consistently. At some point he needs to start getting some serious minutes, because the word "potential" can only be used for so long.

Also, let's not forget about Redick, as the jury is still out on him as well, considering he has yet to actually play and, given Brian Hill's ineptitude as a coach, he'll probably only get 10 minutes a game anyways.

lw32

I know. And this years pick is gone, so Rush, Young or Wright aren't on the cards. Brewer would have been a good fit, most of us were thinking Brewer or Carney before the draft.

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JNice

Even if we hadn't taken Redick, I would have gone for Carney over Brewer. Carney is a better 3 pt threat and that is still an area where we are pretty weak. I still think Redick could help out eventually once he gets healthy and gets some PT.

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OneBadLT123

I would say MLE type contract max... Nothing more. There are just too many questions regarding him. Maybe he will be solid few years from now, or maybe he will still just be what he has been labeld. A bust.
And having an overpaid bust is even worse.

I would see what other guys you can get come offseason and I wouldnt want to make Darko your #1 priority. He just isnt woth the money.

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JT3000

60 mil? Screw him. He's played like crap so far.

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