[schub]

Money isn't everything. But it's nothing to walk away from, either.

So Cliff Robinson, who has provided the Nets size and defense for the final two-plus months of the season, should face a major financial decision this summer.

The last year of his contract, 2005-06, is at the team option for $5.875 million. The Nets aren't talking about it yet but almost certainly, they won't pay the full amount. Still, Robinson is an attractive piece they'll probably want to have back.

So is New Jersey appealing enough to Robinson for less?

"Yeah, it would be but I'd have to weigh my options and see what's available," said Robinson, 38. "I'm sure there'll be a few things available. I'll just have to wait and see what comes up. I have no idea what they're thinking. But I would love to come back and play here with the direction the team is going, sure."

http://www.nypost.com/sports/nets/22752.htm


That means his contract would eat into the MLE, no? Unless its for the minimum. Or do they have Bird rights?

 

[uptown4784]

Hopefully its minimum. I think nets should sign him for minimum contract

 

[ToddMacCulloch11]

I'd like him back, but not at the price of his option.

 

[Petey]

http://www.nypost.com/sports/nets/22752.htm
That means his contract would eat into the MLE, no? Unless its for the minimum. Or do they have Bird rights?

We have his bird rights, so it won't eat into the MLE. And if the Nets cut his contract in half, or to about 3 million, will any team offer him that with their MLE?

Don't think so...

-Petey

 

[NetsanityJoe]

i would definitly welcome him back for as little as possible. i think he likes the systems and likes playing with jason again. i think he will be better next year because he will know his role more in coming off the bench and teach our younger guys. i think uncle cliffy will retire with us.

 

[SeaNet]

I don't believe we have his Bird rights. If I'm not mistaken he is on the 2nd year of a 2 year deal w/ the third as the option. Its got to be a 3 year done deal before you have Bird rights.

 

[NetIncome]

He wants to stay. Thats more than Buford has said. Give him the Buef's money.

 

[Petey]

I don't believe we have his Bird rights. If I'm not mistaken he is on the 2nd year of a 2 year deal w/ the third as the option. Its got to be a 3 year done deal before you have Bird rights.

Was his 2 year deal an extension? If so we would still have his bird rights.

-Petey

 

[X-JAY]

It would be great to keep Robinson for less money. Better defender than "Collins all mighty".

 

[NetIncome]

Was his 2 year deal an extension? If so we would still have his bird rights.

-Petey

I believe it was. Pistons signed him in 2003 to a two year extension, then traded him to the Warriors.

 

[Petey]

I believe it was. Pistons signed him in 2003 to a two year extension, then traded him to the Warriors.

Then we have his 'Bird Rights'...

-Petey

 

[NetIncome]

Indeed the Pistons gave Robinson a two-year $10 million extension plus a $5.875 million team option for a third year in April 2003, then traded him to the Warriors four months later.

 

[Charlie Brown]

I really hope the Nets keep Cliffy around. His experience is an asset considering the youth of our bigs.

 

[SeaNet]

Then we have his 'Bird Rights'...

-Petey

Interesting. The CBA never ceases to amaze.

 

[uptown4784]

Everybody keeps underrating Robinson. He can play every position expect PG. And he could guard every position but expect PG .

 

[Charlie Brown]

Everybody keeps underrating Robinson. He can play every position expect PG. And he could guard every position but expect PG .

I don't know if I would want Robinson playing/guarding SG's.

Outside of that, I agree with you.

 

[Petey]

Everybody keeps underrating Robinson. He can play every position expect PG. And he could guard every position but expect PG .

He hasn't played anything but the 4/5. When has he ever been on the court with 2 other of our bigs? IE, Collins, Krstic and/or Smith?

-Petey

 

[uptown4784]

He hasn't played anything but the 4/5. When has he ever been on the court with 2 other of our bigs? IE, Collins, Krstic and/or Smith?

Wasnt he playing SF vs Indiana game?

 

[schub]

Wasnt he playing SF vs Indiana game?

Yes. They put him on Jackson for a while to slow him down.