[EmpireWF]

Forward David West and the New Orleans Hornets have agreed on a new contract, rumored to be worth about $45 Million over five years beginning next season.

According to NewsOK, the deal includes a clause which can allow West the chance to opt out after the 2010-2011 season. The opt-out clause would give West the opportunity to really cash in on the free agent market if he see's an opportunity...in the prime of his career.

West is a good young player and led the team in boards last year. Led by Chris Paul at the point, the Hornets should improve this season.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by EmpireWF

Forward David West and the New Orleans Hornets have agreed on a new contract, rumored to be worth about $45 Million over five years beginning next season.

According to NewsOK, the deal includes a clause which can allow West the chance to opt out after the 2010-2011 season. The opt-out clause would give West the opportunity to really cash in on the free agent market if he see's an opportunity...in the prime of his career.

West is a good young player and led the team in boards last year. Led by Chris Paul at the point, the Hornets should improve this season.

$45 million for West?...a bit much. Wilt in his heyday got like $600k a year.

[Basketball Jesus]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

$45 million for West?...a bit much. Wilt in his heyday got like $600k a year.

Obviously some change has been made since wilt's day. Were he around Now he would be a max contract guy also. $45 million is way to much for west. I bet Chandler out performs him by the end of the year.

[WannaBeLikeMike]

$9 million may be a bit much for 17 pts. and 8 rebs. may be a bit much but as he is still only 26 I don't think that we are yet to see his ceiling. Hope he got his agent a nice Christmas present!