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.I take issue with strong-arm tactics and coercion. We all know that LeBron has Gilbert's back against a wall: "pay up or else". Clearly Gilbert has an issue with TT's current financial demands or this would have been wrapped up already.
What a second here. If Gilbert "has an issue" with what TT is demanding and so the deal isn't done, why assume Gilbert is willing to overpay? And on the flip side, If LBJ was making truly irresistible demands, then TT would already be signed.
This is how the process often works with RFA's. The player makes a demand, the owner doesn't agree, and then nothing happens until the player signs an offer sheet. Or moderates his demand.
The point is that you're complaining too soon. If an outrageous deal was already signed, then fire away. But as long as Gilbert hasn't yet agreed to such a deal, there's really nothing to bitch about