NBA Free Agency: Magic Can Afford Monk If He Leaves Sacramento

[The Magic Insider]

ORLANDO— Come June 30, Malik Monk will be one of the NBA's most desirable free agents — and the Orlando Magic could be one of his suitors — unless Monk and the Sacramento Kings agree on a new contract. The Kings are limited to offering Monk a four-year $78 million contract, but he could command a contract north of $100 million if he hits the open market. The Magic, who have the cap space and the desirability of a playoff-ready roster, could potentially make the numbers work. Monk is close with former Kentucky teammate De'Aaron Fox, the Kings' star point guard, and has been public about enjoying his time playing with Sacramento.

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[MizzouKing]

The part that I think keeps getting missed is that we're talking about a (roughly) $20 million dollar difference between Sacramento and a top offer. With the clout and love that Malik has in Sactown, are we seriously not thinking he could get a $5 million/year endorsement deal that would make up the difference? And he could do that a lot easier in Sacramento than any other location where he's just another player.

 

[Jdbraver137]

The part that I think keeps getting missed is that we're talking about a (roughly) $20 million dollar difference between Sacramento and a top offer. With the clout and love that Malik has in Sactown, are we seriously not thinking he could get a $5 million/year endorsement deal that would make up the difference? And he could do that a lot easier in Sacramento than any other location where he's just another player.

You think there are Sacramento companies willing to give $5 mill a year? I mean even the pizza guy didn’t pull that much. I’m pretty sure Orlando could find endorsements. Plus you forget the income tax in Orlando is much less.

 

[Capt. Factorial]

If Monk is going to make a decision based solely on dollar signs, it is highly unlikely that he remains in Sacramento, because a few other teams can outbid us, and probably will. But we don't know whether he cares only about the money, or if there are other factors he will consider when making his decision. At the very least, we offer the opportunity to continue playing with his best friend, to play in a system that he knows suits him, to play for a coach he seems to respect, to play for a fanbase that adores him. The question is whether those things move the needle for him or not.

We should remember that although the differences in dollar amounts may look very large to us, to Monk the difference may be having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 150 years old versus having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 140 years old. It's pretty easy to think one might trade off money one can't possibly spend for happiness. What Monk will do remains to be seen, obviously.

 

[ShastaKingsFan]

If Monk is going to make a decision based solely on dollar signs, it is highly unlikely that he remains in Sacramento, because a few other teams can outbid us, and probably will. But we don't know whether he cares only about the money, or if there are other factors he will consider when making his decision. At the very least, we offer the opportunity to continue playing with his best friend, to play in a system that he knows suits him, to play for a coach he seems to respect, to play for a fanbase that adores him. The question is whether those things move the needle for him or not.

We should remember that although the differences in dollar amounts may look very large to us, to Monk the difference may be having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 150 years old versus having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 140 years old. It's pretty easy to think one might trade off money one can't possibly spend for happiness. What Monk will do remains to be seen, obviously.

I think the "best friend" thing has been over hyped. Most of use probably wouldn't turn down what could the only chance to make an extra 15-20% of a really big contract, to be able to work a few more seasons with a college friend

 

[Jdbraver137]

If Monk is going to make a decision based solely on dollar signs, it is highly unlikely that he remains in Sacramento, because a few other teams can outbid us, and probably will. But we don't know whether he cares only about the money, or if there are other factors he will consider when making his decision. At the very least, we offer the opportunity to continue playing with his best friend, to play in a system that he knows suits him, to play for a coach he seems to respect, to play for a fanbase that adores him. The question is whether those things move the needle for him or not.

We should remember that although the differences in dollar amounts may look very large to us, to Monk the difference may be having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 150 years old versus having enough money to support his lifestyle until he is 140 years old. It's pretty easy to think one might trade off money one can't possibly spend for happiness. What Monk will do remains to be seen, obviously.

Maybe 50k a year you ignore for a job you like but 25 million more well I’d really think that is hard to turn down. Particularly in a state with no income tax. I’d love him to stay, but come on, if he gets that kind of offer be happy for him. Either way fans here will understand. I think it seem ingenuous to say if he leaves it’s only money he cares about. Orlando gives him a great opportunity to win as well.

 

[MizzouKing]

Told ya so!!