Terry and the Mavs
Posted on July 3rd, 2006 by
Jason Terry really did want to stay with the Dallas Mavericks, even if it meant taking less money.
Terry lasted only about 12 hours on the free-agent market, agreeing Saturday to a six-year deal with Dallas. Agent Dan Fegan declined to give specifics, other than saying “there is a hometown discount.”
“I’m excited,” Terry said, his enthusiasm evident in his voice. “It’s definitely something I wanted to do. It’s just about being part of an organization that cares and a city that cares about the team. I’ve grown to love the fans and they love me.”
The 28-year-old Terry soared to near the top of the free-agent list with his play for Dallas the last two seasons. He averaged 17.1 points in the regular season, then 18.9 points in this year’s playoffs, helping the Mavericks reach the NBA finals. They lost to the Miami Heat in six games, but Terry had 32 points in a Game 1 victory and 35 in a tough overtime loss in Game 5. #
Definitely a smart move for Dallas IMO, Terry played great during the playoffs.
