Duncan's Deal: Three Years, $30 Million

[cruzg24]

The three-year contract that will take Spurs captain Tim Duncan to the end of his career with the Spurs will pay the two-time Most Valuable Player just over $30 million, according to NBA executives privy to details of the deal that have been released by the league.

Duncan, whose contract last season called for him to be paid $21.2 million, will get $9.65 million next season and $10.4 million in 2013-14. The final season of the three-year deal, at Duncan’s option, is for an even $10 million.

The 36-year-old Spurs star last season averaged 15.4 points, a team-high 9.0 rebounds and a team-high 1.52 blocks.

Earlier published reports had put Duncan’s pay package between $34 million and $39 million.

Source: San Antonio Express-News

 

[Pugz]

its a solid deal. i expect him to play at the same level next year. the following two years could hamper the team a bit though.

 

[Rios15]

He deserves it for his loyalty with the team, but as Pugz said, it could prevent the Spurs from rebuilding if they have to after this season.

 

[Amare]

I dont think they have another run, like this post-season, but he's worth that type of money even in his age.

 

[Brutalis]

Good deal for both sides.

 

[BwareDWare94]

I don't think Timmy's 10mil a year. Not even close. Not at this point in his career. This is downright crippling for a future rebuild.

Of course, I suspect that when Duncan goes, so will Popovich and the Spurs will be starting completely from scratch.