Many teams are starting to show interest in this once-overlooked undrafted player.
Joe Dumars has publicly praised Big Ben multiple times and stated, "It's a real shame if a player like him doesn't don the Pistons' courageous blue."
Therefore, giving Big Ben a max contract isn't unbelievable; if he enters free agency, surely teams will be willing to pay for him.
In the original timeline, just after winning a championship with the Pistons, Big Ben signed his first and last max contract with the Bulls.
For many players, there's only one chance in a lifetime to pursue a max contract, so Big Ben definitely won't miss such an opportunity.
However, Steve Belkin quickly gave a response that calmed down the worried Atlanta fans instantly: "Of course, we're willing to pay any price to keep Ben. That's why we're here; we've always been committed to maintaining the Hawks' championship lineup."
