On October 20, 2006, Boris Diaw, after one strong season replacing Amar'e Stoudemire for the Phoenix Suns, signed a five-year, $45 million early extension. Had the Suns not signed Diaw then, he would have become a restricted free agent in 2007, meaning the Suns could match any offer.
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↵Diaw’s averages fell substantially as Stoudemire returned and become the offense’s top finisher again. Diaw would have less than half as many points and rebounds per game as Amar’e in 2006-07.
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