John Wall Criticizes New Contracts: I'm Getting The Same as Reggie Jackson

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John Wall Comments on New Contracts, NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Washington Wizards superstar John Wall remembers the scrutiny after signing a max contract worth $80 million two years ago. On Tuesday, the point guard discussed the changing landscape of contracts in the NBA and how it altered the outlook of his deal.
 
J. Michael of CSN Washington noted the comments from Wall, who used the recent signing of Reggie Jackson to make his point.
 
"People talk about me getting $80 million, now you got people getting $85 million that haven't made the All-Star (Game) or anything like that," Wall said. "I guess they came in at the right time. That new CBA kicked in and they're good now. Reggie Jackson gets five years, $80 million. I'm getting the same as Reggie Jackson."
 
The current collective bargaining agreement is working out well for the players. The salary cap continues to rise, which leads to larger contracts, and the projections are for a significant jump once the new television deals come into play.
 
That's why players like Jackson, a solid asset who averaged 14.5 points last season but not a top-tier talent, are able to make the same amount as Wall. The available cap space increases, and teams desperate to fill voids on their roster are willing to pay.
John Wall vs. Reggie Jackson for 2014-15 Season Player PPG APG RPG PER Wall 17.6 10.0 4.6 19.9 Jackson 14.5 6.0 4.2 17.2
Basketball Reference

 
The ability to keep earning more money has also led LeBron James to sign short-term deals, giving him a chance to opt out each summer to maximize his earnings until that huge increase arrives. Then he can back up the Brink's truck and collect a monster payday.
 
There's some risk that comes with the approach, of course. Any type of significant injury could derail the plan, but he's clearly willing to bet on himself and his body holding up.
 
Although the relative earnings between two players don't always match up, Wall said he's not mad at the players for taking the deals, per CSN Washington.
 
"That's what happens," Wall said. "But I'm happy for all those guys. To see anybody get the opportunity to live their dream out, get the opportunity to take care of their family when they can, it's a blessing."
 
Wall can't hit the open market again until 2019, according to Spotrac. He's going to make a lot of money before then, reaching a peak of more than $19 million for the 2018-19 campaign, but given his talent and the cap increases, he'll still be missing out on a lot.
 
The bottom line is that being a free agent pays extremely well, even for those outside the league's upper echelon. And it seems it's only going to become more lucrative over the next few years.  
 

 
Can somebody edit and finish the title as it says I'm getting the same as Reggie Jackson.

 

[elcheato]

Threw some serious shade at Reggie Jackson.

 

[Pugz]

its the cba

 

[Giantmetfan07]

 
Can somebody edit and finish the title as it says I'm getting the same as Reggie Jackson.

Done

 

[cruzg24]

Its the nature of the beast, he decided to play it conservative and not take that risk so he has to live with the consequences. He had that choice as well so I dont know why hes complaining. Especially considering that the Wizards are setting up for that Durant deal, he needs to ascertain that the money he couldve gotten under the cap rise will be going to KD.

 

[dez]

Stfu Wall

On sight

 

[Rios15]

Poor John Wall

 

[BwareDWare94]

How unprofessional to pick out a guy's name and actually put it out there like this. It's not like John Wall holds back his team because he can't shoot from the outside, or something.

 

[dez]

Stats don't lie neither

Jackson numbers as a Piston were identical to Walls, even PER (which I think Reggie was slightly better)

Never liked Wall, never will, fuck him.

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Fuck him!!!!

 

[cruzg24]

Stats don't lie neither
Jackson numbers as a Piston were identical to Walls, even PER (which I think Reggie was slightly better)
Never liked Wall, never will, fuck him.

Why dont you like him?

 

[dez]

Aight my pops works at the Ritz Carlton, as a shift manager, and when a team comes to to town that's where they stay. He mainly deals with NBA teams

So Wizards are checking out, idk they must've been short staffed cause my pops is telling me that he was running bags along with checking the team out, so he gets to Walls room and knocks.. No answer.. Waits a while comes back knocks.. Again no answer, third time Wall flings the door open like he annoyed, tells my pops "you can't wait?" Or "you ain't got no patience?" Something like that

Pops being professional apologizes for nothing, starts collecting his bags and Wall goes and snatches one from him, like "nah I'm keeping this one with me" pops being pops I can imagine was already at "fold this lil young cat up for disrespecting" mode tells him "Aight then separate which ones you want on the bus and which one you wanna keep" idk knowing him he prolly thru a nig-a on the end prolly did the two fingers point as he talk, like he always do when fed up while giving Wall the death stare

So Wall says "you know what take em all then", goes to hand pops the bag he snatched, as my pops reaching for it drops it in the ground like "goin head, YOU pick it up"

My pops said he looked at him, planned out the game plan needed to knock his 6-3/6-4 ass out, said his frame was thin, said he woulda broke his ribs all up with body shots lol but decided that his job was more important lol

So ever since its been on sight with Wall, every time Washington comes to town we chill out by the epicenter/sneaker botique across from the stadium (NBA player central, all the thotties know where to be during the season lol) in hopes of catching his bitch ass lol

Lol only to rob him though lol not goin pull a NYPD

Beef with the Bryant family don't subside..

 

[Pugz]

ive read hes a bitch before too. thats some low ass shit. nobody is better than anyone just because you have money.

throwing reggies name out there was some jealous ass girl shit too

 

[CameronCrazy06]

Aight my pops works at the Ritz Carlton, as a shift manager, and when a team comes to to town that's where they stay. He mainly deals with NBA teams

So Wizards are checking out, idk they must've been short staffed cause my pops is telling me that he was running bags along with checking the team out, so he gets to Walls room and knocks.. No answer.. Waits a while comes back knocks.. Again no answer, third time Wall flings the door open like he annoyed, tells my pops "you can't wait?" Or "you ain't got no patience?" Something like that

Pops being professional apologizes for nothing, starts collecting his bags and Wall goes and snatches one from him, like "nah I'm keeping this one with me" pops being pops I can imagine was already at "fold this lil young cat up for disrespecting" mode tells him "Aight then separate which ones you want on the bus and which one you wanna keep" idk knowing him he prolly thru a nig-a on the end prolly did the two fingers point as he talk, like he always do when fed up while giving Wall the death stare

So Wall says "you know what take em all then", goes to hand pops the bag he snatched, as my pops reaching for it drops it in the ground like "goin head, YOU pick it up"

My pops said he looked at him, planned out the game plan needed to knock his 6-3/6-4 ass out, said his frame was thin, said he woulda broke his ribs all up with body shots lol but decided that his job was more important lol

So ever since its been on sight with Wall, every time Washington comes to town we chill out by the epicenter/sneaker botique across from the stadium (NBA player central, all the thotties know where to be during the season lol) in hopes of catching his bitch ass lol

Lol only to rob him though lol not goin pull a NYPD

Beef with the Bryant family don't subside..

 
All-star weekend 2017... he's gonna get what's coming to him!! SI has your back!

 

[dez]

Leggo then lol

 

[elcheato]

Plant a gun with no serial number in his bag and tip off the police