Karmaloop wrote:SG Brandon Roy - Dallas for three years (mini mid level exception)
SF Rashard Lewis - Clippers for four years, 24 million (6 million per year flat)
Ok, I am yet again confused. I get Roy wanted to got to Dallas, that team just won the title. But Lewis to the Clipps I am yet again surprised on. He's already making like 22M from his old contract, so a difference of 3.5M per year won't make a huge difference to him, because he's already one of the leagues highest paid players.
The Clipps won 32 games last year, 13th out of 15 in their conference. The team has not made a move yet this game, and the franchise has had a history of doing poorly, as they have made the playoffs 4 times in their 27 year history in LA.
Portland won 48 games last year, 6th out of 15 in their conference. They have made the playoffs 3 years running, and have had success in the past (2 finals appearances in the early 90's, 2 WCF's appearances in the early 00's). Plus, my team has gotten better in the now, bringing in the best PG of the past 5 years, former 6th man of the year who had one of his best seasons last year, and a proven #1 option on a playoff team in LMA who is only 25. I also guaranteed him 30 MPG on my team as a starter.
I'm not trying to be a complainer, but I am honestly wondering why Lewis, 32 years old, would want to go to a young team, who won't be competitive for AT LEAST 1-2 years, compared to a team that is young enough, but ready to compete now. I just don't understand this.
Landry passed up Atlanta for the same money and less playing time as a 3rd string pf and not a primary backup???????????????
