I wonder why he decided against the three year deal like Wade and James.
DENVER -- Carmelo Anthony signed a five-year, $80 million contract with the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday, one that allows him to opt out after four years of that deal.
The deal Anthony signed is longer by two years than those agreed to Wednesday by fellow young stars LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dwyane Wade of the NBA champion Miami Heat.
Rather than choose the five-year extensions they were eligible for that would kick in starting with the 2007-08 season, James and Wade went for three-year deals with an option for a fourth -- and the chance to become free agents sooner and potentially make even more money.
As the Nuggets solidified the future of their star forward, they lost swingman Greg Buckner to the Dallas Mavericks and 7-foot center Francisco Elson signed an offer sheet with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Nuggets still have a chance to match the offer to Elson.
The deal Anthony signed is longer by two years than those agreed to Wednesday by fellow young stars LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Dwyane Wade of the NBA champion Miami Heat.
Rather than choose the five-year extensions they were eligible for that would kick in starting with the 2007-08 season, James and Wade went for three-year deals with an option for a fourth -- and the chance to become free agents sooner and potentially make even more money.
As the Nuggets solidified the future of their star forward, they lost swingman Greg Buckner to the Dallas Mavericks and 7-foot center Francisco Elson signed an offer sheet with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Nuggets still have a chance to match the offer to Elson.
Or is not as smart as the other two. If I had a chance to maximize my income like James and Wade did. I would.