[Bette]

Hedo Turkoglu's run with the Orlando Magic appears to be over.
A day after the Magic acquired Vince Carter) from the New Jersey Nets, Turkoglu’s agent said Friday that he sent a notice to Orlando earlier this week that his client will opt out of his contract to become a free agent.
Orlando’s payroll will likely dip into the luxury tax for the first time in franchise history, and Turkoglu is looking for a big payday after helping the Magic reach the NBA finals last season. He will be a free agent July 1.
Turkoglu was due $7.3 million next season in the final year of his $36 million, six-year deal with the Magic. Turkoglu averaged 16.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists last season.
Although those numbers were slightly down from a year ago, when he was voted the NBA’s most improved player, he was often the player the Magic ran their offense through en route to just their second Eastern Conference championship. He also led the team in scoring in the finals at 18 points per game.
The 6-foot-10 forward from Turkey will likely command a multiyear deal worth around $10 million per year.

Hedo Turkoglu opts out of contract with Magic - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

[Bette]

Is he as good as he thinks he is????????????

[mike honcho]

weren't Shaq's numbers better than Hedo's this past year and from what I been reading from some Shaq is a washed up old man.

[Gotham Dark Knight]

Originally Posted by Bette

Is he as good as he thinks he is????????????

I personally like him...didn't at first...then every time I saw him play live, he always did a great job. I would have love to have seen him stay.

[Bette]

Originally Posted by Gotham Dark Knight

I personally like him...didn't at first...then every time I saw him play live, he always did a great job. I would have love to have seen him stay.

He doesnt always do a great job though. I like him, but he's looking for a fairly big payday.
Not sure, but think the Magic might be able to hold him if they come up with the bucks. Not too familiar with NBA yet.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by mike honcho

weren't Shaq's numbers better than Hedo's this past year and from what I been reading from some Shaq is a washed up old man.

Yeah your right, they were what's with Goth I need an explation of you thinking Hedu is all great but Shaq is washed up.

I wouldn't pay him that much, he is terrible on defense, Ariza destroyed him in the Finals, than on offense he basically only has one move which is like drive step back pull up. And somehow no could figure it out. I wouldn't pay him that much, but I know the Pistons will, that's where's going