The dollar signs of the deal have yet to be announced but the contract will include an "opt-out" clause, in the event that the lockout is lifted in the future. Williams a two-time All Star, who has two years remaining on a $34 million contract, hangs his need to play on the desire to win and stay active as his current team has building blocks that they need to address. After the Carmelo Anthony race fell through for the club, they have assured Williams that they will make a hard sell to Dwight Howard when he becomes a free-agent this summer. So we shall see exactly what happens when the lockout is lifted.
The Besiktas team is the same team that signed former NBA star Allen Iverson to a two year deal that became a fiasco of injuries and ultimately a second retirement for Iverson. Besiktas President Seref Yalcin will be in the U.S. for a press conference to announce the signing next week with Williams. Coah Ataman added “If there’s a possibility, we’ll talk with Kobe if he’d like to play in Europe with Deron and with other guys to play we can talk with him,” Ataman said. “If Kobe would like to play with us, we will also contact his agent and maybe with him.”
Ahhhh, as the life of a pro athlete turns!!
