But Bolis had a lower tax rate, so he was definitely going to take home more than he originally would have.
Larry Bird also expressed his desire to reach an early extension with Su Wan.
However, Su Wan noted the Pacers' delicate salary cap situation and the numerous players whose contracts would expire next year, so he didn't agree.
He couldn't follow the example of that "lunatic" from Golden State.
To get a larger contract for himself and throw the entire team into chaos—first by sending one player away with a punch, then jumping out of his contract early, forcing another player out through an early extension.
There's a reason Green got along well with someone.
He really was shrewd!
Su Wan was different.
At the core, Green couldn't sign a big contract if he left the Warriors, but Su Wan could sign a big one anywhere.
And he was very clear that Larry Bird also hoped he wouldn't agree to the extension at this time.
