I remember reading about that and I thought how cool that was that he didn't think he was living up to his contract and called it quits. I wouldn't of walked away. Seriously when you make 50-60-70 Million whats another 12 ?
Okur out for at least 3 weeks
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I remember reading about that and I thought how cool that was that he didn't think he was living up to his contract and called it quits. I wouldn't of walked away. Seriously when you make 50-60-70 Million whats another 12 ?
Not in the NBA. Contracts are guaranteed. Memo will get the $11 million even if he retires. Jazz have some InCaseShit policy on it, but probably not the entire amount.
The thing that sucks is the money still counts against the cap/tax (see Harpring trade).
billyshelby
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I like Okur. But they need to shut him down, not pretend he's going to try to work back into the rotation in 3 weeks. Just put him on a slow program designed to have him in top shape coming into camp next season. Who knows what that will do but it's the best chance to get some value out of him.
mellow
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I guess I missed something because I didn't know Okur was ever back.
7StraightIsGreat
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A 7 footer who is:
- on the wrong side of 30
- has chronic back problems
- and is coming off a torn achilles.
Yup, sounds like a Utah Jazz Center.
- on the wrong side of 30
- has chronic back problems
- and is coming off a torn achilles.
Yup, sounds like a Utah Jazz Center.
Inn Dawn
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Why not stick around, obtain that money, and DONATE that dough?
gasol_stopper_ante_tomic
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Okur out 3 weeks
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Utah Jazz reserve center Mehmet Okur(notes) will miss at least three weeks because of a chronic disc problem in his lower back.
Okur was examined by back specialist Dr. Graham Hill in Salt Lake City on Monday. The examination confirmed the injury. The specialist placed Okur in a three-week program to rehab and allow him to stay in shape. Okur will not travel with the team during his rehab.
Okur missed the first 26 games of the season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles’ tendon. He has appeared in just 13 games this season.
Reserve center Francisco Elson(notes) will not play Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls because of inflammation in his left knee.
The Bulls will be without center Joakim Noah(notes) because of an injury to his right hand and thumb.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)—Utah Jazz reserve center Mehmet Okur(notes) will miss at least three weeks because of a chronic disc problem in his lower back.
Okur was examined by back specialist Dr. Graham Hill in Salt Lake City on Monday. The examination confirmed the injury. The specialist placed Okur in a three-week program to rehab and allow him to stay in shape. Okur will not travel with the team during his rehab.
Okur missed the first 26 games of the season while recovering from a ruptured Achilles’ tendon. He has appeared in just 13 games this season.
Reserve center Francisco Elson(notes) will not play Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls because of inflammation in his left knee.
The Bulls will be without center Joakim Noah(notes) because of an injury to his right hand and thumb.