HurricaneDij25 wrote:Scoot McGroot wrote:HurricaneDij25 wrote:
It's not that I'm not excited about the year, just envisioning the world of possibilities we're going to have going forward. That, and creating this year's version of "FA to pursue" thread. That said, bringing back relatively the same core as last season makes us a bit prone to complacency, however, after a surprise season last year.
Maybe Turner breaks out, maybe he doesn't. But to me, he has to improve dramatically to be worth $20 million a year IMO. I'd give that money to Harris over Turner 24/7. Keep in mind Tobias' rebound numbers were down last season in large part due to the fact he's played alongside the likes of Drummond and DeAndre Jordan.
That doesn’t quite explain his Orlando year’s, though. And he’s also a career 33% shooter from 3 if you leave out his magical season last year from 3. So, it’s hard to know what you’re getting. But at the least, you know you’re getting a lesser rebounding, lesser 3 pt shooter, lesser defender, and worse rim protector than Myles, while likely paying Tobias over $25m per season, and maybe even a max contract.
"Rim protection" is literally the only thing Turner has on Tobias, and of course a center's rebounding numbers are going to be higher than that of a tweener power forward, and the difference really isn't that significant as is. And rim protection is overrated in today's NBA, especially with LeBron James now in the other conference. Look, I don't want to turn this into a Turner bashing session on my part. I like his work ethic and positive outlook on things. It's simply a matter of him not being worth the money he's going to command - That is all.
It’s arguabke that Tobias May get MORE money than Turner in free agency. 10+ teams will have space for a maximum contract offer, and Myles will likely have any chance of offers from the outside lessened because he will be restricted. Tobias will be unrestricted and in the first tier of guys that are possibly changing places.