PrimeThyme wrote:Even without going into all the reasons why I would still view him, even without a 3-point shot, as a vastly superior longterm offensive player and hub of an offense, Paolo is viewed incredibly highly by his peers. For a small market team that matters. He is going to attract players and provide financial benefit beyond basketball to this franchise. He's already banked an All-Star selection and was Rookie of the Year. He averaged 27 PPG and piggybacked his team on the road to a Game 7 at 21.
To me, Paolo has already earned his max contract. Franz has not and had not through 2 years. His second year was setting him up for what we expected to be a Year 3 jump. Instead, it was a Year 3 stagnation at best.
If Franz had the accolades and had shown what Paolo has shown through two years as a potential face of a franchise and playoff performer, this year 3 wouldn't be an issue for me. It is one because this year was supposed to be the jump that Paolo had in year 2.
Am I correct in assuming you're not much for advanced stats?