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In a lengthy lecture to the school’s 300 children about education, Amare Stoudemire mentioned he might be in Phoenix only one more year.
After his talk, Stoudemire reflected on his statement about leaving next year – he could choose to become a free agent by opting out of his final contract year.
“This might be my farewell tour, huh?” Stoudemire said. “If so, I’m going out with a bang, baby.”
The Suns will not enter contract-extension talks with Stoudemire until they see his return to action. Stoudemire said that takes the pressure off him but for becoming more of a leader. At 26, he has been in the NBA longer than nine of his teammates.

