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Originally Posted by Mr.Coffee
Is it normal to structure contracts this way? With the emphasis on signing bonus vs. salary is it meant as an incentive for the player as they get all their money at the beginning of each year?
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Yeah, you get most of the money up front each year. It's lockout proof if there is a lockout in a couple of years. It also makes the deal essentially buyout-proof in the future because you still get the full signing bonus if you're bought out.