West's pact worth $45 million
Hornets: Player option could end deal early
Hornets star forward beats NBA signing deadline by a day, signs a five-year contract

 
By Darnell Mayberry
Published: October 31, 2006

David West looked a group of reporters square in their eyes Monday afternoon and, with a stone cold straight face, alleged that his impending multi-million dollar contract extension with the Hornets was no big deal.

Three hours later, West was joined by team officials on a conference call to announce just how big of a deal it actually is.

West signed a multi-year contract extension with the Hornets on Monday ...


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