But Sanders looked too enticing.
Young, excellent in defense, he was the kind of cornerstone player that could elevate the team's defensive ceiling. Although the team couldn't expect him to contribute much on the offensive end, his defense was absolutely reliable. Plus, he was young, who knew if he'd develop better offensive skills in the future?
What was most enticing was Sanders' contract, offering great value for the money.
He had one year left on his rookie contract, then he had signed a four-year deal worth 44 million US dollars, allowing the team to have him without any worries until the summer of 2018. It was undoubtedly a high-quality and cost-effective contract.
Ainge's personality of "it's a loss if it's not advantageous" was so smitten by Sanders, it was dizzying.
