07-19-2023, 05:48 PM
(07-19-2023, 05:36 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I mean, it depends. Do they want Wood? Do you think a couple hundred thousand would make YOU choose Chicago over LA or MIA? I am 1000% sure it would not have that effect on me.
This question misses the point of my post so entirely I feel like you're trolling me. The dollar amount wasn't important, really. Just insert whatever number you believe Chicago would offer that might be viewed by Wood as an attractive alternative to playing with LeBron or Jimmy Butler in one of the two most sought after lifestyle cites in the US, both with far superior teams to boot.
The question I find interesting is: if he followed the money rather than the quality of opportunity at this stage, what would that tell us about his understanding of why things haven't worked out for him to this point?
It's all hypothetical, obviously. I literally couldn't care less what happens to him.
Hmm...
Actually, from an income tax standpoint, Chicago would be the worst of the three, then LA, and best Miami.
But at some point, the money overcomes whatever other benefits he might perceive in a situation.
So I agree with you - there's some delta that tips the scales.
If Chicago really wants him, there will be negotiations, and Wood's agent would certainly be playing the LA and Miami opportunity cards. But I think the team will be negotiating from the vet min upwards, not the $10m exception downwards.