Ultimately, Roger held all the cards in his own hands.
Eric Fleisher would never allow a tragedy like Scottie Pippen's to befall a legend like Roger.
Confident in Roger's personal ability and health, Eric Fleisher dared to sign short-term contracts.
After all, Roger wasn't the kind of person who needed to cling to a long contract for his entire life.
Besides, the lifetime contract with Reebok had already provided Roger with enough security; he didn't need to be timid about these matters.
The courage Michael Jordan had to sign one-year deals with the Bulls also stemmed from his lifetime contract with Nike.
Roger casually nodded while eating his steak, "Okay Eric, let's negotiate it like that."
"You might be the most casual signee in the entire NBA," Eric Fleisher thought Roger was not too bothered about the renewal because the money under the max salary rule didn't mean much to him.
"Not at all, Eric. I've thought it through and decided a 2+1 is best suited for me."
