What $72 Million Gets You

[HawksFan87]

I agree with that considering what others are getting. There's no way in the world I would go 81 million.

Yeah, plus we need that money to resign al and joe in a few years...

[mudderfudder77]

Exactly because Okafor isn't a center either. Dude was like 6'8 without shoes. He and Smoove are basically the same size.

Dude was measured at 6'8.75" with a 7'4" wingspan and 9'2.5" standing reach. He's a center. He's played center and played it very well.

[mudderfudder77]

Oh, and FWIW, looks like Deng will be resigning for 6yrs 70million.

[Murat]

Oh, and FWIW, looks like Deng will be resigning for 6yrs 70million.

You are a Bulls fan right? Does Deng deserve that? How much you think he deserves? I am just being curious.

[mudderfudder77]

You are a Bulls fan right?

Yes.

Does Deng deserve that?

Short answer, no. But does anybody really?

Seriously though, 2005-2006 Deng easily deserves that, 2006-2007 Deng not so much. The Bulls offered 5 for 57 last year, and Deng declined. This offer is only roughly less than a million a year more than that one - so its not that much difference.

How much you think he deserves? I am just being curious.

The Bulls couldn't afford to lose Deng - he's one of the most respected Bulls, and a fan favorite. Additionally hes only 23, so he's still got some room to improve hopefully. I would have liked to see him get Kevin Martin money, but what are you going to do?