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2-4 · 07-23-2008, 11:27 AM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3501488

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Former Atlanta Hawks swingman Josh Childress is leaving the NBA for Europe.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported on its Web site that Childress, a restricted free agent, has signed a three-year contract with Olympiakos of Greece.

Yahoo.com reported on Monday that Childress, who averaged 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds last season, had an offer on the table from Olympiakos for more than $20 million over three years. But Hawks general manager Rick Sund told the AJC on Monday that the four-year pro was just exploring his options.

The newspaper reported Monday the Hawks had a deal on the table worth nearly $36 million, with a first-year salary in excess of the mid-level exception of $5.6 million.

While the Hawks could match any offer from another NBA team for Childress, they do not have the ability to match an offer from a European team.

wtf man...not a fan of him but he wasnt too bad...shoulda stayed

jc123 · 07-23-2008, 11:34 AM

just shows the money and power of the european game now, i think it'll be interestin 2 see if anyone else will move 2 europe

kickslover85 · 07-23-2008, 11:51 AM

europe got money to blow but i would have still stayed in the nba 36 million aint chump change

Da 5th Dawg · 07-24-2008, 12:41 AM

The Hawks kept low ballin him. They will treat him like a king in Europe.

KillaKuz · 07-24-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Da 5th Dawg

The Hawks kept low ballin him. They will treat him like a king in Europe.

Cosign

B Snide · 07-24-2008, 04:04 AM

If he comes back he better be good enough for NBA money...

Da 5th Dawg · 07-24-2008, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Joe

If he comes back he better be good enough for NBA money...

If his scoring goes up another 5-6 points, he can command the same contracts that Corey Maggette or Antwan Jamison got.

Illest · 07-24-2008, 09:25 PM

If he's a solid starter than can produce every game then yeah but as of right now he was a sixth man and a good one at that but he wasn't getting no Antwan or Maggette money.

B Snide · 07-24-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Da 5th Dawg

If his scoring goes up another 5-6 points, he can command the same contracts that Corey Maggette or Antwan Jamison got.

Those two players are a waste of money IMO... Antwan Jamison hasnt done anything decent since Golden State... and Maggette is a backup, for a backup Allstar...

Da 5th Dawg · 07-24-2008, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by C-Joe

Those two players are a waste of money IMO... Antwan Jamison hasnt done anything decent since Golden State... and Maggette is a backup, for a backup Allstar...

They got they 50 Million contracts, what to say Childress can't get his.

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07-23-2008, 11:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
kickslover85 Don Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 2,686	europe got money to blow but i would have still stayed in the nba 36 million aint chump change

07-24-2008, 09:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
Illest Thug Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 215	If he's a solid starter than can produce every game then yeah but as of right now he was a sixth man and a good one at that but he wasn't getting no Antwan or Maggette money.