bstein14 wrote:I think we should bring back McGruder only if we move on from other "vet" players like Grant and get younger overall.... I think we should have at least two "vets" on the team that are 26 or older. If there are already two other guys that fit that roll then lets move on from McGruder by all means.
Right now CoJo, Grant, Kelly, and McGruder are the four "vets" and if the three of them are still here we 100% don't need to keep McGruder around. But if CoJo opts out, and we trade away Grant, etc.... then I'd be down to have a vet like McGruder around.
I can certainly understand wanting a pair of locker-room vets, but I'm not sure an end of the bench guy who doesn't play is really helping us. Just because they are "older" doesn't mean they are bringing leadership. McGruder doesn't have the same pedigree as somebody like Haslem or Lindsey Hunter. Aint nobody looking to McGruder for his years of experience & wisdom. At 30 yrs old he's been in the league a whopping 6 years and accomplished nothing.
If that's what we're doing I'd rather spend a few mil more for a true vet on a short contract. Go get you a Lou Williams, DJ Augustin, Wayne Ellington or whatever. Somebody who's been around for a minute and played on some good teams. Get some actual experience and leadership. Somebody the players may actually respect.