Ricky has been in the best behavioral mode of his life. He didn't work this hard to get back only to let that happen.
I have to say that it was a very strange experience when, later in life, I represented Byron Scott and was negotiating with West - whose picture I used to have over my bed! That took some getting used to.
I'd like to add that negotiating is not something to be avoided or feared - it's an everyday part of life.