[Rumor: Yahoo! Sports] Stoudemire wants to stay with Suns

vstexas09 · Jul 10, 2009

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/rumors/...to-stay-with-Suns-big-contract?urn=nba,175863

On Wednesday, Amare Stoudemire clarified or reasserted points that he is healthy, wants to stay in Phoenix, does not want to play for Golden State and wants a maximum-level contract extension, according to a report in the Arizona Republic.

Stoudemire is eligible for an extension before the season starts and can opt out of his current contract's final season (2010-11) next summer if his deal is not extended, the Republic reported.

"Right now, it all depends on what team I want to go to," Stoudemire said of his willingness to sign an extension, specifying that he would "probably not" sign one with a mediocre team.

"I'll sign an extension with a team that has a future. The ball is in midcourt right now. It's on both sides. We have to come to an (agreement) here and figure out what's best for both of us. If I had to re-sign with a mediocre team, it would be here. Because I'm here. I've been here my whole career. And I would love to bring the Suns back to where we once were. That's my ultimate goal, a la Paul Pierce. He did it with Boston. He stuck around. Boston took care of him. They made the right decision to bring in Garnett and a few other players and they won a championship. Hopefully, we can do the same here."

Stoudemire and his agent, Charles Grantham, are scheduled to meet with Suns General Manager Steve Kerr. The topic of an extension surely will arise, along with the Suns' reluctance to give Stoudemire a maximum deal that would average more than $20 million annually.
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napalm06 · Jul 10, 2009

If I had to re-sign with a mediocre team, it would be here. Because I'm here. I've been here my whole career.
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Can you imagine this coming out of a certain #1's mouth? He would immediately be tarred, feathered, and spat on on Clutchfans.

IMO you can add this to the list of Stoudemire's bad attitude examples.

vstexas09 · Jul 10, 2009

is it true, or is it just a rumor??

A_3PO · Jul 10, 2009

vstexas09 said:

is it true, or is it just a rumor??
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Even if it's true, I bet he's only saying it because he can see the doors closing on other teams.

greymatter · Jul 11, 2009

seems nash and hill are going to stay and w/o shaq they want to run their run and shoot offense again.
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HeWhoIsLunchbox · Jul 11, 2009

Amare just needs to shut up. Every week he wants something different.

Sonn · Jul 11, 2009

Kerr Please resign Amare...and keep him with the suns, This is the last guy I want to see in the Rockets uni

Canadiandude · Jul 11, 2009

Amare is too immature to be expected to carry a franchise. It's no wonder someone of his talent would even be considered tradeable.

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