I ain't mad at IQ looking for 9 figures....that's what you do: You start high & negotiate a bit lower.
Josh Hart wanted 18M's too but settled for the 12M
I don't usually play fantasy GM but I could see an 80/90M contract thrown at IQ with incentives (that could bring it closer to that 100M over time)
Anyway...last year was IQ's "I'm getting the hang of things" season if you ask me...
He's still only 24 and not in his prime...ball handling, shot creation, shot selection and especially his defense were heavily improved...
My guess is either we keep him & he gets resigned or he eventually goes in a trade...
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