What Michael Jordan wants, Michael Jordan gets. Hours after the Charlotte Hornets owner told reporters he wanted to sign point guard Kemba Walker to an extension before Friday's midnight deadline, the deal is done.
ESPN's Marc Stein reported the Hornets and Walker agreed on a four-year, $48 million pact Tuesday evening:
Stein did not indicate whether either side has an early opt-out clause. Walker, 24, is entering the last year of his rookie contract. The NBA draft class of 2011 and their teams have until midnight Halloween night to agree on a long-term contract. Those who don't reach an agreement by then will become restricted free agents next summer.
Jordan, who has made himself more present in his ownership role than ever before over the last 24 hours, told Rick Bonnell of The Charlotte Observer he preferred an extension over the restricted free agency route.
“I’d much rather get Kemba done before the season starts,” Jordan said. “Ultimately that’s what I intend to accomplish. We’re in real conversations. I’m hopeful. Really hopefu ...
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