I am really still confused why the media lumps in Stoudemire with the Free Agent class, as he has a $17 million player option, but never mentoin Pierce in teh same breathe.
Pierce has about a $20 million option, and I can only assume he'll take it. First, because he wants to be a Celtic forever, and I believe that. It means something to him. But why doesn't that same logic work for Amare? He has been a Sun for 9 seasons, he has Nash, its an amazing place to live.
I am not sure why those 2 stories aren't more similar than they are being treated.
Imagine if this is how it shakes out:
Lebron & Wade to New York
Joe Johnson & Bosh (and John Wall) to New Jersey
Pierce & Stoudemire to Miami
Can't say that a part of me doesn't want that to happen!
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I think Pierce and Amare have proven themselves to be completely different people. Amare has begged out of Phoenix numerous times over those nine years, views himself as an alpha dog and max player, and I believe genuinely wants to be a part of 2010 free agency hoopla. Pierce is already making max and cares about the city in which he plays. The two are at completely different points in their careers. Amare thinks he can make more money elsewhere, while Pierce probably can't make even the same amount elsewhere. Amare's player option should be mentioned more often, but I don't think the C's are imagining any scenario where Pierce doesn't take his.
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