Kemba and Hornets agree to 4 years/$48 million extension

[Omega Atrocity]

Terrible deal for a cat that can't shoot or pass at an elite level. The only thing he does like an elite PG is drive the bucket. It's a nice skill, but it's not worth $12 million a season.

You just described Eric Bledsoe. And he's making quite a bit more than Kemba.

[CarolinaNCSU]

I'm glad to have him locked up on one hand, but I'd almost prefer to have him without a deal as I believe players in contract years play better...for obvious reasons. 

 

The price (at the moment) is a tad steep IMO. His market value at the current cap is probably 10 mil or so, but once the cap rises, perfect deal. 

[Vagrant]

You just described Eric Bledsoe. And he's making quite a bit more than Kemba.

 

True, but I don't think anybody is too happy with that deal for Bledsoe. It's tough to slot a guy like Kemba in salary because his PPG numbers and such have been inflated by playing on a bad team for a while. If he's still a big part of this team in the scoring department this season and we're able to stay in the Top 4 of the conference then I'll not have any problem with this deal. But until further notice, he's a bad team scorer with an average jumpshot. Just my opinion.

[WOW!!]

You will notice these Kemba haters don't show up when he's carrying the team or hitting last second shots or getting rebounds or steals to win a game.

[WOW!!]

Great deal we have one of the better PG'S in the league locked up and our Backcourt locked up for 3 years.

I love the fact that actual ballers have respect for Kemba and lames that don't matter don't.

[Omega Atrocity]

You will notice these Kemba haters don't show up when he's carrying the team or hitting last second shots or getting rebounds or steals to win a game.

But you're assuming they actually watch the games.

[WOW!!]

But you're assuming they actually watch the games.

You're right omega my bad.

[KendrickPanther]

I like this. I don't know a ton about NBA salaries but $12m seems moderate for a quality starter with good attitude like Kemba. Some of these guys get paid and disappear. Kemba isn't that type of guy.

[Proudiddy]

AWESOME!

 

I was going to post that MJ told Bonnell they were trying to get it done before the deadline earlier, and now here we are, lol.  Great news!

 

 

Also wanted to add, this name change has really done a number on public perception...  I was watching NBATV earlier before the opening night game, and there was a show called NBA Risers with Steve Smith and Vince Cellini.  How about they had a whole show on a "starting 5" that would be the NBA's next great generation...  They chose Kemba as their starting PG, alongside Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and I can't remember who the 4 was.

[cbarrier90]

AWESOME!

 

I was going to post that MJ told Bonnell they were trying to get it done before the deadline earlier, and now here we are, lol.  Great news!

 

 

Also wanted to add, this name change has really done a number on public perception...  I was watching NBATV earlier before the opening night game, and there was a show called NBA Risers with Steve Smith and Vince Cellini.  How about they had a whole show on a "starting 5" that would be the NBA's next great generation...  They chose Kemba as their starting PG, alongside Klay Thompson, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and I can't remember who the 4 was.

 

Boogie at the 5?

[Proudiddy]

I'd have to see if they have the video online now...  But, all I was thinking was, "wow...  and ya'll just now are putting him in that category?  he's been carrying us since day one..."  It's the name man.  The hype is real, lol.

 

 

[SIGCHI222]

He would have got more than this on the open market.

This was a good move for both parties.  Stop whining you bitches.  WTF?

 

 

You expect him to play for bottom 25% re-signed PG pay?  He is worth every penny.

[TheMaulClaw]

Terrible deal for a cat that can't shoot or pass at an elite level. The only thing he does like an elite PG is drive the bucket. It's a nice skill, but it's not worth $12 million a season.

 

Kemba can dish the rock.  He doesn't just have the ability to drive.  He's the quickest PG in the game.  He can get to any spot on the floor he wants.  He can get the ball inside to AL at will.  He can create his own shot AT WILL.  I've never seen him with the ball in his hands with the shot clock winding down not being able to create his own shot.  The best thing is, his shot is improving.  Kemba's legit.  Probably the best PG Charlotte's ever had and yes I'm including the old Hornets.

[carpanfan96]

So right about what I was saying he'd get last season. Good deal for Kemba, let's see him step up his game now he's got some help on the outside.