>The point is when Dame flames out but you're still paying him
>$40+ mil a season but your salary cap is maxed out and the
>team is no longer competitive and the fans stop coming.

I agree to an extent. That's why I wish the Max deals worked differently with how they were paid out.

But again, Portland has a pretty good track record with making the playoffs/picking talent.

In 49 yrs, they've only missed the playoffs 14 times. I think the team owner feels like I stated earlier; print money as they won't suck for long if they eat that deal and don't land the next guy while Dame is on the roster.