Scoot McGroot wrote:Pacers Forever wrote:Watching the playoffs James Harden is not the dangerous scoring threat player that we remember. In this category I include Gordon Hayward, John Wall, and Westbrook. I hope the Pacers are better at assessing the decline of yesterday’s stars. I’m sure it’s tough to pass up aging stars however you have to get them at a very discounted salary.
I’d hope that Wall/Westbrook would be viewed as bad contracts to which we could net assets for taking on. Hayward should be viewed somewhat similarly, but despite his health, he’s still a pretty good player and impacts winning in a very positive manner.
It’s really weird how Hayward at times this year did fit well and then later didn’t seem to fit in Charlotte.
I don’t think it’s the scheme. It appeared the other players became used to playing without him during his injury periods, and he couldn’t fit back in late season. I did see him do good things early season but his injuries just keep him out so long.