Tristan Thompson credited Rich Paul with helping him secure a five-year, $82 million contract from the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cleveland initially offered four years and $52 million, but Paul advised Thompson to reject the proposal and bet on improving his value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Paul publicly demanded the maximum deal, then worth $90 million over five years, to increase Cleveland\u2019s offer. Thompson became so committed to that figure that he initially resisted the $82 million proposal before Paul told him their negotiating strategy had worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Thompson, Paul understood that the Cavaliers could not easily replace him and framed the contract as part of the cost of pursuing a championship. The approach ultimately earned Thompson $30 million more than Cleveland\u2019s original offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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