I like Tony as a player, but he's not a superstar. I think to be considered to be a superstar, you better at least be a regular member of the NBA All Stars, and not just in your "career" years.
Tony's contract ending with the new CBA is bad luck for Tony as the unknowns and possible lock-out take away some of his leverage unless they come to terms on an extension before the end of the year. Unless Tony has a bad year, look for an extension to be signed at something less than a Max level, which still may be more than he could get under the new CBA.
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