nitetrain8601 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Chicago Bulls re-sign Tyson Chandler Bulls News | Sept. 1, 2005 The Chicago Bulls announced today the team has agreed to terms with restricted free agent forward/center Tyson Chandler for a long-term contract. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not disclosed. InsideHoops.com will report the terms of the contract Friday morning. “We’re very happy that we have come to terms with Tyson and that he will remain a member of the Chicago Bulls. In this business, things don’t always happen at the pace you would like, but I knew from the onset that we would make this happen and Jeff Schwartz played a key role in the negotiations,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “Tyson’s play last season was an important factor to our success and we hope to take the next step forward with Tyson being a major contributor to our team. He is fully aware of our commitment to him and he understands his responsibility to the organization, our front office and his teammates.” The 7-1, 235-pound Chandler played in a career-high 80 games last season with the Bulls and averaged 8.0 ppg and career-highs of 9.7 rpg (9th in NBA), 1.76 bpg (13th in NBA) and 27.4 mpg. He also shot .494 from the field and a career-best .673 from the free throw line. He led the team in rebounding in 53 games, scored 10+ points 30 times, grabbed 10+ rebounds on 36 occasions and registered a team-best 21 double-doubles. His 693 rebounds in a reserve role was an NBA-best (9.9 avg), as was his 131 rejections (1.87 avg). In six playoff contests last season, he posted averages of 11.7 ppg, 9.7 rpg, 2.17 bpg and 1.3 apg in 28.7 mpg. “I’m ecstatic that this contract is done,” said Chandler. “To know that I will be in Chicago for the next six years is definitely a dream. Since I’ve been in Chicago, the city has been my home and it feels so good to go home.” Chandler’s agent Jeff Schwartz, President of Excel Sports Management said, “This is the outcome we were working towards, Chicago is a great city and John is taking the team in the right direction. I am thrilled for Tyson to begin the next chapter of his career with the Bulls.” In four NBA seasons, Chandler has appeared in 261 games, including 117 starts, and averaged 7.6 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 1.40 bpg and 23.7 mpg, while shooting .500 from the floor and .637 on free throws. He has 47 double-doubles and is currently seventh in team history for blocked shots (383). He was originally selected by the L.A. Clippers in the first round (2nd overall) of NBA Draft 2001 before his draft rights were traded by the Clippers, along with Brian Skinner, to the Bulls for Elton Brand on June 27, 2001 It's also on RealGM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 (edited) I am happy that he is back, now all we need is Curry to re-sign and our entire future is set. Edited September 2, 2005 by maggsmaggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Now we just need to sign Eddy to a short term deal, or a long term with Incentives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Great news! I'm still torn on the Curry situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 haha when I first read that, I thought it was resigning as in leaving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirScott Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 09:31 PM) haha when I first read that, I thought it was resigning as in leaving. same here, it confused me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3E8 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 09:31 PM) haha when I first read that, I thought it was resigning as in leaving. Yeah that should be hyphenated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 It took a while, but it was always a forgone conclusion he would get signed. Paxson was very clear that nobody had a chance at Duhon, Chandler, and Curry. Now, we've got to get Curry taken care of. Anybody got any new info on the potential Songalia signing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spod=Ratings Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 any guess on the number of years? isnt 6 the most now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Spod=Ratings @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 09:58 PM) any guess on the number of years? isnt 6 the most now It's a 6 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 yeah a 6 year deal and he is making roughly 10 million per maybe a bit more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 It's supposedly around 6 years $64M. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spod=Ratings Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 10:08 PM) It's a 6 year deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Hose Jon Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Over 10 million a year, that's rediculas, you might as well keep that money and sign several guys. By the end of this deal, he better be worth that money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Pale Hose Jon @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 11:39 PM) Over 10 million a year, that's rediculas, you might as well keep that money and sign several guys. By the end of this deal, he better be worth that money. The only thing that is ridiculous is your spelling of the word ridiculous. About damn time I get to correct someones spelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(Pale Hose Jon @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 10:39 PM) Over 10 million a year, that's rediculas, you might as well keep that money and sign several guys. By the end of this deal, he better be worth that money. 90% of the players in the league are overpaid. That's just the way it is. But there's not too many guys out there that can do what Chandler does. He's seriously capable of leading the league in rebounds and blocked shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 10 million a year is a bit much for someone who didn'y even start most games...he'll be worth it though. Easily capable of 12 pts, 12 bpards, 4 BS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirScott Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Sep 1, 2005 -> 11:57 PM) 10 million a year is a bit much for someone who didn'y even start most games...he'll be worth it though. Easily capable of 12 pts, 12 bpards, 4 BS. in the NBA just being 6'10'' or taller and not tripping over your own feet when you run nets you $7 million per year. so the defensive skills and hustle got Chandler that extra 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 Awesome news. Now hopefully they can add Songalia and reup with Curry and than get Adrian and Pargo back on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(AirScott @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 01:04 AM) in the NBA just being 6'10'' or taller and not tripping over your own feet when you run nets you $7 million per year. so the defensive skills and hustle got Chandler that extra 3. Hmmm, I got 7 more inches to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangercal Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 12:07 AM) Hmmm, I got 7 more inches to go... Keep eating that soup and you'll get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 The Score reported that it was a 6 yr deal worth 63 million. With incentives, it could reach up to 70 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 09:22 AM) The Score reported that it was a 6 yr deal worth 63 million. With incentives, it could reach up to 70 million. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted September 2, 2005 Share Posted September 2, 2005 QUOTE(knightni @ Sep 2, 2005 -> 09:22 AM) The Score reported that it was a 6 yr deal worth 63 million. With incentives, it could reach up to 70 million. Sounds about right, nice deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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