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Source: Wallace agrees to deal with the Bobcats

Discussion in 'Charlotte Hornets' started by Dukesuckgounc, Sep 20, 2005.

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  1. Sep 20, 2005 at 10:13 AM #1
    Dukesuckgounc

    Dukesuckgounc Let's go Panthers

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    Posted on Tue, Sep. 20, 2005


    JEFF SINER, Staff
    Charlotte Bobcats swingman Gerald Wallace spent his first three NBA seasons with the talent-laden Sacramento Kings.





    OBSERVER EXCLUSIVE


    Source: Wallace agrees to deal

    Bobcats forward will sign a 3-year contract

    RICK BONNELL

    Staff Writer


    The Charlotte Bobcats got back their starting small forward Monday.

    Gerald Wallace agreed to a three-year deal that will prevent him from becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer, the Observer has learned. A source close to Wallace said he can opt out of the contract after two seasons.

    Financial terms were not available, but Wallace previously turned down a three-year deal worth about $16 million.

    This compromise avoids a potentially touchy situation. Had Wallace signed the one-year qualifying offer, he'd become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of '06 but would have little financial security. It was also a gamble for the Bobcats: Under NBA rules, Wallace could have vetoed any trade, leaving the team in danger of losing him without compensation.

    Wallace and his agent, Rob Pelinka, met with Bobcats coach-general manager Bernie Bickerstaff Thursday. They couldn't agree then, and Bickerstaff said afterward he expected Wallace to play for the qualifying offer, worth about $2 million.

    Wallace is an exceptional athlete: A great leaper who blocks shots, grabs steals and runs the floor for spectacular dunks. His block of Minnesota's Wally Szczerbiak last season might have been the signature play of the Bobcats' season.

    However, by his own admission, he's still a work in progress. His jump shot is unreliable and he led the Bobcats in turnovers last season (159). As great a help defender as he is, he doesn't always contain the player he's guarding.

    Still, the Bobcats didn't have a lot of options at his position. Matt Carroll is better suited at shooting guard and Jason Kapono and Keith Bogans are unsigned.

    It could take about a week for Wallace's deal to become official. Signing him would push the roster to 14, and just about end the Bobcats' offseason transactions.
     
  2. Sep 20, 2005 at 10:24 AM #2
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    I swear, the Bobcats are a decent shooting guard away from being good.
     
  3. Sep 20, 2005 at 11:29 AM #3
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    I agree... but it'd have to be a scoring Shooting Guard. Someone that could hit the outside shot.
     
  4. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:04 PM #4
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    QueenCityHillbilly Bitch, I Will Kill You

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    Well, uh. At least we'll have some nice dunks to watch over the next three seasons.
     
  5. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:06 PM #5
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    What happened to 'fuck the Bobcats!'? You gettin' soft on us, QC?
     
  6. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:21 PM #6
    QueenCityHillbilly

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    The only time I said Fuck the Bobcats!!! was when those fuckers made me wait over an hour to shoot three minute of a Sting practice, then hold a press conference announcing Muggsy as their coach. Wow I was pissed that day. Otherwise, I've been rather supportive of the team, I think.
     
  7. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:22 PM #7
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    Sorry about that. You know me. I'm easily influenced by the media.
     
  8. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:27 PM #8
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  9. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:30 PM #9
    QueenCityHillbilly

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    Ya'll were there, too. In fact, we both cared enough to send a news photog.
     
  10. Sep 20, 2005 at 4:34 PM #10
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    Man, that would be awesome!! Playoffs, here we come!!!

    Oh, wait - it's the NBA. I still don't give a shit. :woohoo:
     
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