LUKE23 wrote:Maybe all the GM's intended to do the same things Hammond is doing to let the market set the price of Ramon's contract.
Hammond doesn't care about Sessions whatsoever. That is pretty evident at this point. He could have gotten good value at the deadline, but he passed on that, then proceeded to intentionally destroy his leverage to force a S/T by signing Warrick and adding other salary with Amir for Delfino/Ukic.
If Sessions walks or we get garbage in a S/T, the only argument people will have is that "Hammond views these players as more valuable". That's great, it doesn't mean he's correct.
At the first paragraph, if you concider taking on conleys deal and giving up JA to do so , " VALUE " then you have very poor vision for this team . I would have no interest at all in paying conley to back up BJ. Far to expensive and longterm its even worse , not to mention giving up JA to do so. BLAH .... He proceeded to intentionaly destroy his leverage ? Dude , you live in a fantasy world if you honestly think John Hammond is signing players just so he has an excuse to not sign Ramon . That type of paranoia requires medicine. What kind of leap of logic do you make to honestly think that hammond would sign a player just so he doesnt have to sign ramon. I mean wow !
The second paragraph. That is true . It doesnt mean that signing warrick/delfino or however you want to slice is was the correct move . Only time will tell . Of course , you dont really understand that position because you will write it off as a failure far before we even know . Dont forget , its fair to say that Ramon will be judged in accordance to what he ends up getting . So say he gets a 3-9 deal .. THen its no longer JUST about this year , its also about what we do with the cap space in years coming .
Id much rather have delfino on this team then Ramon. He fills a void , ramon does not . simple as that .We dont need a 3rd string pg or a inexpirenced backup pg . Ramon plays no role on this team what so ever. Delfino most likely will be our starter. He can shoot the ball and spread the floor , something we desperatly need . Your inside outside game with bogut is enhanced with Delfino , its marginalized with Ramon.
I think its amazing people are going this hard over a carrer backup . I mean what are you guys gonna say if hes coming off the bench in la and not getting burn ? Or if he cant beat out duhon. The excuses will be comical " Hes young and still learning , give him time " ...hahah ... " next year will be the year " ..." Players dont peak till their 27 years, 5 months . 17 days ..18 minutes ...26 seconds old " ...." Berri says sessions is an impact player " ...." he scored 30 off the bench against the Raptors "
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