Ben Gordon's sensational play-off form, which saw him average over 24 points per game as Chicago Bulls took NBA Champions Boston Celtics all the way to Game 7 in the first round, has raised more questions than answers regarding his contract situation. That unfortunately is bad news for team GB.
Gordon has always said that he'll only play for GB when his long-term future is resolved. The word was that he was likely to be on his way out of Chicago this Summer who are overloaded with options in the back-court. With Gordon proving to be the main man for the Bulls post-season though including a game saving three in Game 4, the management at the United Centre will be looking to do all they can to keep him.
Bulls have little room to manoeuvre under the salary cap and if they want to improve and keep Gordon it may take some creative trading. The problem is that with Gordon out-of-contract and now rightly on the look-out for the big deal of his career, negotiations are likely to be drawn out.
The longer Gordon goes without securing that big contract in Chicago or elsewhere then the chances of him suiting up for GB in Poland in September diminish.
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