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Al Jefferson Doesn’t Plan on Opting-Out of Contract
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Charlotte Hornets center Al Jefferson says he doesn’t plan to opt out of next season on his contract with the team.
He said Thursday that’s about more than $13.5 million in guaranteed salary. It’s about being disappointed in his and his team’s performance.
“I’ve got unfinished business here. That’s not even an option for me,” Jefferson said as the team closed the book on a 33-49 season. “Unless something dramatic changed, I can’t see myself opting out, and leaving that bad taste in my mouth. And in the Charlotte Hornets’ mouth. I can’t walk away from that.”
