Asked if he had ever had a chance to renew his contract with the Mavericks, Brunson admitted: "Yes, we tried to renew my contract before I was about to have my fourth season with the Mavericks, and I was expecting a four-year, $55 million contract. I really wanted to stay in Dallas because I felt like I could stay there for a long time. I love my role there. Interestingly, my agent kept saying to me 'you deserve to be paid more', but I just wanted a stable, secure contract and I didn't want to risk it. ”
Then in the middle of the season, Doncic was injured and couldn't play, and during that time I seemed to be averaging 20 points and 6 assists per game, so we went to the Mavericks to talk about a contract extension, but they still didn't agree, and the response was always 'we'll consider'. Before the trade deadline, I thought I would be traded, but it didn't happen. After the deadline, they offered me a contract extension, but I replied 'No, I'm worth more now.' At the end of the season, I saw on social ** that the owner (Mark Cuban) was going to pay me a cap salary or something, and then the Knicks had an opportunity, which was only a two-hour drive from my house, and my friends and relatives lived on the East Coast, so I chose there. In the 2022 offseason, Brunson signed a four-year, $1$0.4 billion contract.
This story teaches us that timing and choice are critical. Sometimes, we need to make difficult decisions, but ultimately choosing the path that is best for us is the most important thing. In your career, it's crucial to keep a clear head and sound judgment. So, what would you choose in this situation? Looking forward to sharing your thoughts in the comment section!