Dooling blasts Magic over offer

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Keyon Dooling, Orlando's top reserve off the bench last season, blasted the Magic for offering him their Bi-Annual Exception, a contract that would be worth $4.2 million for two years. Dooling, who made $3.5 million last season while averaging 8.1 points and 1.8 assists, summarily rejected the offer saying he was "insulted" by it. "I don't even know why they offered that bi-annual because I rejected it right away. I don't know if they were trying to devalue me or whatever the case may be, but that wasn't acceptable," said Dooling, Orlando's top on-ball defender last season. "It's ridiculous. That's not a suitable offer for someone who was a good player on a good team. It wasn't a market value offer and that's the bottom line."

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July 15, 2008 09:07 AM ET

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Devalue him??? A guy who averages 8 points a game??? Come on dude, get off your high horse. Look what happened tp Sprewell.

EastCoastJessie

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July 15, 2008 09:10 AM ET

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Another Sprewell situation but this time with Dooling, 2.3 mil every year is still a ton of dough

Seaside Park, NJ

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July 15, 2008 09:14 AM ET

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This guy shouldn't be allowed to clean the urinals, much less play on an NBA court.

Tell it like it is

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July 15, 2008 09:24 AM ET

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YES, IT'S DEVALUING HIM!!!! It only takes common sense to know that if other teams are willing to offer you more, then the offer from Orlando is BELOW market value...

What Da Bloodclott!!

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July 15, 2008 09:26 AM ET

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Keyon Dooling has value?? He should be happy that he has a job.

bertchboy7

New York , NY

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July 15, 2008 09:38 AM ET

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What Da Bloodclott is right on with this. If the Magic offer is less then what he is being offered, then yes he is being devaluated.

J. HOVA: PRIMETIME

Brooklyn, NY

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July 15, 2008 09:42 AM ET

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I don't know whether I would consider the offer and insult, but to offer Dooling LESS than he's making now, makes no sense at all. He can certainly do better.

Hllywd: Old…

Columbus , OH

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July 15, 2008 09:53 AM ET

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You really can't be surprised by any decision Keyon Dooling makes. I mean, he did go to college at Missouri.

hehehe.

jayhawkfan11

Jayhawkville, KS

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July 15, 2008 10:04 AM ET

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Why does this clown think eight points and under two assists a game is worth more than what he was offered?

stuporfly

Saugerties, NY

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July 15, 2008 10:09 AM ET

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Hmm......What's funny is that I have never even heard of the guy, which 8 pts a game may cause. But what makes him think he's even worth the 4.2M? He'll never get that type of offer from anyone else. Watch out D league here he comes!

dhartmann34

Ingleside , IL

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July 15, 2008 10:14 AM ET

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2 million a year as a reserve? Take it or cut him..

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July 15, 2008 10:24 AM ET

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Well, it looks like Keyon Dooling isn't staying in Orlando. How about the Kings or Suns as a possible suiter, who both need a backup point guard?

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July 15, 2008 10:45 AM ET

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These mofos are getting too greedy..So what that he was the best defender on Orlando..helloooo orlando..He needs a reality check...Cut him...

Sportsfandiva..

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July 15, 2008 10:45 AM ET

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I'm insulted that I just read this garbage of an article !!!

Mike C. 1927

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July 15, 2008 10:48 AM ET

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who is keyon dooling ?
-a reserve on a mediocre team

If you can get more elsewhere- good for you
But in reality- you are a nobody-

jgb

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July 15, 2008 11:07 AM ET

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its stupid to offer him less than hes makin

ahung: The Last…

Santa Clara , CA

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July 15, 2008 11:07 AM ET

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I havent heard of this guy??? Then you dont watch basketball or know anything about it. He is a great on the ball defender for a Eastern Conference contender. You are asking him to take LESS than he did last year. This is the NBA salaries grow as the players do. Learn a little more about SPORTS and contacts before submitting comments. I GUARANTEE more money from a team looking for a very dependable backup PG.

Mr_Green

Fort Worth , TX

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July 15, 2008 11:11 AM ET

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Him making a comment like that was more devaluing than the offer they made him....It's not like he's an all-star.

gcick825

Greenfield , IN

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July 15, 2008 11:11 AM ET

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wow...the magic low ball dooling with 4.2 mil for 2 years and he gets killed. dooling is a least a 4 million dollar player in todays market. it's just that simple. he can defend multiple positions run a team and he plays hard. if you thought you deserved more you guys would ALL be making the same decision