- Joined
- Jan 26, 2005
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- 15,092
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Suh's cap numbers:
2015: 6.1 M
2016: 28.6 M (would lose 53 M in dead money and lose 25 M against cap if cut)
2017: 15.1 M (would lose 25 M in dead money and lose 10 M against cap if cut)
2018: 22.1 M (would lose 10 M in dead money and save 12 M on cap if cut)
2019: 24.1 M (would lose 5 M in dead money and save 19 M on cap if cut)
2020: 18.4 M (would not lose any dead money and would save all 18.4 M if cut)
So in other words, they are 100% stuck with him in 2016, very likely stuck with him in 2017, and it would be tough to walk away from the contract in 2018 but could be necessary.) Based on the contract structure, this looks like in reality a four-year deal with an out after three years if they decide his value is worth less than 12 M for that year.
The best part is, of course, that Suh is only counting 6.1 against the cap for this year. The giant black hole that is his contract will not even start destroying the team until next year. The fun hasn't even started yet.
Don't forget that Suh's 2016 and 2017 numbers are guaranteed! This contract will be the albatross around Miami's neck for years to come, even IF he was playing well. Now that he is sucking, it is a giant black hole that will, eventually, suck the entire franchise down with it.