On October 2, 2006, he rejected offers from the Golden State Warriors and Phoenix Suns to sign a one-year, $3 million contract to remain with the Bobcats.
O 2 de outubro de 2006, rexeitou ofertas dos Golden State Warriors e dos Phoenix Suns para quedarse nos Bobcats e asinar un contrato dun ano e 3 millóns de dólares.