Reddit debates whether money or contract terms drove Smart's move
7 Yesterday 7:07 PM · 9h ago · 2 articles · 2 posts · 7 comments · 3 sources · development 7 of 7
Commenters on r/nba discussed whether Smart's decision reflected genuine disrespect, differences in guaranteed money versus team/player options, or simply a preference for security and family proximity over a bigger nominal offer.
“First off, I played so well that the offer that was ultimately given didn’t match the way that I played, especially when you see guys who played way worse than I did, the offers the…”
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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 2 claims were published in its stretch
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first by NY Post, 8h ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sporting News
3 more headlines
- Rockets guard Marcus Smart felt disrespected by Lakers’ contract offer Yahoo Sports · 7h ago
- Rockets' Marcus Smart sounds off on Lakers for 'disrespectful' contract offer that led to Houston Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Marcus Smart calls Lakers' offer in free agency 'disrespectful' Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
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first by Sports Illustrated, 7h ago
What people said 8 voices · verbatim
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Marcus Smart Calls Out Lakers ‘Disrespectful’ Contract Offer After Signing with Rockets in NBA FA https://www. rawchili.com/nba/842278/ # Basketball # NBA
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According to The Athletic, Los Angeles gave out “nearly $480 million over 26 combined contract years, including four player options, to a group of players who have zero combined All-Star appearances or year-end awards.” That included two years and $19.2 million for guard Collin Sexton, four years and $60 million for wing Quentin Grimes and four…
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It not always about more money. Sounds like he expected a bigger offer from the Lakers given his contributions to the team. They didn't offer enough for him to think staying was worth it. So, less money plus proximity to family and friends in his home state was his choice. Other than you feeling disrespected that he made this choice I don't see…
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Less money can mean a lot of different things. Rockets offer might have been more money annually but less years, or team options vs player options, etc. Smart got a 1+1 PO for 13M total
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why would bringing up taxes for pro players make someone a moron? Especially when pro players themselves cite how taxes affect contract decisions?
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Because he played well for the lakers he is expecting money. He's not expecting that much from teams he didnt play for
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my guess is it was non-guaranteed and/or team option? He did seem to point out it wasn't any security.
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Made me laugh love Marcus though 😂 appreciate how well he played last year for the lakers
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