Eddy Curry, the No. 4 pick in '01, hopes to be next in line for a big payday. His representatives already have made their pitch.
''We talked to [operations chief John] Paxson about a week ago and left an offer with him, and he said he would give it to [chairman Jerry] Reinsdorf,'' said Lamont Carter, who -- with Darren White -- represents Curry. ''We asked for the max, and Paxson said he didn't feel they'd pay that. We don't expect to hear anything from them right away. They haven't given us any numbers. Pau got his money because he's already proved himself.''
A league source says White and Carter asked for a six-year deal paying $78 million. The window for extensions closes on Oct. 31. If nothing is signed, Curry will become a restricted free agent after this season. The Bulls will be able to match any offer he receives.
I almost puked when I saw this. This guy hasn't done shite in the NBA and wants almost the max salary? The Bulls owner has to stand up and say no. You can't give that much money to a player based on marginal potential.
''We talked to [operations chief John] Paxson about a week ago and left an offer with him, and he said he would give it to [chairman Jerry] Reinsdorf,'' said Lamont Carter, who -- with Darren White -- represents Curry. ''We asked for the max, and Paxson said he didn't feel they'd pay that. We don't expect to hear anything from them right away. They haven't given us any numbers. Pau got his money because he's already proved himself.''
A league source says White and Carter asked for a six-year deal paying $78 million. The window for extensions closes on Oct. 31. If nothing is signed, Curry will become a restricted free agent after this season. The Bulls will be able to match any offer he receives.
I almost puked when I saw this. This guy hasn't done shite in the NBA and wants almost the max salary? The Bulls owner has to stand up and say no. You can't give that much money to a player based on marginal potential.