ated that it was the complete and final agreement between ie parties.

After Rick's first year, it was obvious to the team that lick was not worth the money, and Stock decided not to ay him the first year's portion of the extra $$400,000.$ Stock laimed that because this agreement was not in writing, it as not enforceable.

Social, Policy, and Ethical Considerations

What would you do$?$

Is the team legally obligated to pay the additional $$400,000?$ Is it ethically obligated to do so$?$

What policy interests are served by the team's decision not to pay Rick the extra money? Would the fact that NBA policy makes it impossible for a player to leave a team and play for another NBA ream change your answer?