Walker's Physical Leads Miami To Cut Two Guaranteed Years Off Contract
ESPN - Antoine Walker's physical gave the Heat cause for pause, so much so that his contract is now guaranteed for four years instead of the original six year, The Boston Globe reported.
Walker, acquired in a 13-player deal from the Boston Celtics , and his agent Mark Bartelstein feel that Walker will earn the entire six-year deal in the long run.
"I believe Antoine will get every dollar of the six years," Bartelstein told the paper. "I don't think anything will change. From a practical standpoint, nothing has changed. We think he'll get every dollar of the six years and it won't be an issue at all."
Bartelstein also emphasized that Walker did not fail the physical.
"What happened is, there were some concerns about some issues," Bartelstein told The Globe. We addressed the concerns and I believe he's going to get the full $53 million of his contract."