Published 7/29/2008
at FOXSports.com News for NBA
The Charlotte Bobcats are paying big money to keep top rebounder and shot blocker Emeka Okafor.
The Bobcats have come to terms with the restricted free agent on a six-year, $72 million deal, ending a month of negotiations.
General manager Rod Higgins confirmed the deal Tuesday, which marks the biggest contract the Bobcats have given a player since they entered the league in the 2004-05 season.
ESPN.com first reported late Monday that the two sides were close to an agreement.
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