StarksEwing1 wrote:He has played well but he doesnt have a big track record to warrant a big raise. Like you said it would have to be very reasonable

4 to 5M?

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Rookie wrote:

StarksEwing1 wrote:He has played well but he doesnt have a big track record to warrant a big raise. Like you said it would have to be very reasonable

4 to 5M?

thats a big jump from his current salary

Do you think he deserves to earn as much as Williams at this point?

Nalod wrote:3 mil a year for 3 years is a big jump for a guy making a mil a year and was on the cusp of being out.

Market forces will determine his value.

Everyone gets another $20M in cap room this summer as the cap jumps to $90M.

I worry someone may try to overpay Lance.

If you "overpay" for Thomas, you have to hope this wasn't only a contract year performance. Not overly concerned about it, but its something to keep in mind.

When I think of Thomas's value to the Knicks, I look back to Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley each getting (by trade or signing) around 7 mill per year for 6-7 years. In today's dollars that's somewhere between 9-10 million a year.

No I dont want Lance to get paid that much, at the same time, would like to see Lance paid for his production, and the hard work he has put in to get to this point. Just have to hope there is enough cap room to make Thomas a good offer. 2017 to keep in mind.

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GustavBahler wrote:Mixed emotions about Thomas's next contract. He's playing great. When Thomas started the season, he was flailing away offensively. Endless motor, but a bit out of control at times. Lance has really gotten his game together.

If you "overpay" for Thomas, you have to hope this wasn't only a contract year performance. Not overly concerned about it, but its something to keep in mind.

When I think of Thomas's value to the Knicks, I look back to Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley each getting (by trade or signing) around 7 mill per year for 6-7 years. In today's dollars that's somewhere between 9-10 million a year.

No I dont want Lance to get paid that much, at the same time, would like to see Lance paid for his production, and the hard work he has put in to get to this point. Just have to hope there is enough cap room to make Thomas a good offer. 2017 to keep in mind.

agreed dude. I like the anderson/eisley comparison. Both those players had one good year then were rewarded with a big raise and we all remember how that ended up. I like the way thomas has played but he doesnt have a long track record before this year. I just dont want to overpay for a bench player even a good one

Im guessing that Phil would love to sign Westbrook. If Durant stays my guess is Westbrook will too. If that happens 2016 will be important because the pickings are slim after Westbrook. Knicks need to try and add a PG and some more shooters.

I don't why some of you base a person worth strictly on statistics, it's not smart, that's like judging somebody base on their looks.

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dk7th wrote:

GustavBahler wrote:Mixed emotions about Thomas's next contract. He's playing great. When Thomas started the season, he was flailing away offensively. Endless motor, but a bit out of control at times. Lance has really gotten his game together.

If you "overpay" for Thomas, you have to hope this wasn't only a contract year performance. Not overly concerned about it, but its something to keep in mind.

When I think of Thomas's value to the Knicks, I look back to Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley each getting (by trade or signing) around 7 mill per year for 6-7 years. In today's dollars that's somewhere between 9-10 million a year.

No I dont want Lance to get paid that much, at the same time, would like to see Lance paid for his production, and the hard work he has put in to get to this point. Just have to hope there is enough cap room to make Thomas a good offer. 2017 to keep in mind.

you do realize that scott layden was the gm? the same guy who awarded allan houston 100 million?

My point (poorly made as it was) was that we were willing to overpay that much for these guys, whatever Thomas gets will be reasonable by comparison. Thats why I emphasized their contracts. Never would have signed those guys without the Utah connection. Great way to build a team.

On Houston and his deal, that Im pinning on Dolan.

layden i absolutely HATED and still do. cronyism at its absolute worst and yes you're probably right that houston and his 100 million dollars are here because of dolan. i can't stand houston either. as a matter of fact there are an awful lot of knicks players and management to hate over the years.