Vmart wrote:fishmike wrote:Vmart wrote:MS wrote:I think the Nets are making a big mistake with bringing in Irving. I get it, but he really reminds me of Marbury. He hasn't proven that he's a winner without Lebron and he's surely not a leader. He made some big plays in the Finals, but switch Irving with 10 other point guards and the results are likely the same playing alongside Lebron. I love the idea of maxing out Russell. He played well, players responded to him and is improving. More importantly he's younger and is healthier. You're bringing in a guy that left Lebron and is leaving a well run organization with young talent and great coach and GM.
He fits this team and having two big guards with multiple skills next to Knox and Robinson is very interesting.
I’m opposed to maxing out Russell out. He is good but not max deal. Maybe a Tim Hardaway type deal.
thats not how FA works. Dont bother then
How does it work? You know and I know he isn’t max material as of now. Even a Tim Hardaway type deal is to much IMHO. Russell is younger than Timmy and show improvement every year he may justify a Tim Hardaway type deal.
stop playing dumb. You know how it works. FAs dont go to teams looking to get the best value and cap friendly contract they can structure. FAs go to the teams that wow them and are willing to show the financial commitment beyond the nice words.
Russell is a 23 year old all star. He was the best player on a young team that just made it back to the playoffs. He's gotten better every year. He's a PG putting up 21/7/4 and played 80 games last year. IF you dont think his offer starts at max you are simply not paying attention to anything happening in the NBA.
Please dude. A Hardaway deal is too much? What?
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