Bogut Agrees to Mega-Deal With NBA's Bucks
Looks like it might be time for Andrew Bogut to donate another locker room renovation.
Or maybe a whole new arena.
According to his agent, the former All-American and No. 1 draft pick who donated $125,000 to his alma mater for a new locker room at the Huntsman Center is about to sign a 5-year contract extension with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks worth as much as $72.5 million. Evidently, $60 million is guaranteed, with the rest available through bonuses and incentives.
"He's thrilled," agent David Bauman told The Associated Press. "He feels like Milwaukee really stepped up and demonstrated to him he's a valued member of this team."
Signing the deal not only will keep Bogut with the Bucks through the 2013-14 season -- it does not take effect until after next season -- but it allows the 7-footer to play for his native Australia at the Beijing Olympics.
Until now, Bogut had not been able to participate with the Boomers in their Olympic preparations because he had opted out of his contract with the Bucks and was not insured against injury. Now, he's expected to join the team after an appearance in Milwaukee on Friday, and has said it's realisitic for the Australians to shoot for a top-four finish in China.
Or maybe a whole new arena.
According to his agent, the former All-American and No. 1 draft pick who donated $125,000 to his alma mater for a new locker room at the Huntsman Center is about to sign a 5-year contract extension with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks worth as much as $72.5 million. Evidently, $60 million is guaranteed, with the rest available through bonuses and incentives.
"He's thrilled," agent David Bauman told The Associated Press. "He feels like Milwaukee really stepped up and demonstrated to him he's a valued member of this team."
Signing the deal not only will keep Bogut with the Bucks through the 2013-14 season -- it does not take effect until after next season -- but it allows the 7-footer to play for his native Australia at the Beijing Olympics.
Until now, Bogut had not been able to participate with the Boomers in their Olympic preparations because he had opted out of his contract with the Bucks and was not insured against injury. Now, he's expected to join the team after an appearance in Milwaukee on Friday, and has said it's realisitic for the Australians to shoot for a top-four finish in China.
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