bobbyp3588 wrote:Scase wrote:ForeverTFC wrote:
Giannis probably declines the player option and adds 3 years to his contract. That takes him to his age 35 season. So you're getting the end of his prime + 1 to 2 years at most of some decline. Contract should be fine but you need to start trying to win right away. I'm totally fine with this.
KD on the other hand is going into his age 37 season next year. Any extension for him takes him to 38, so the over 38 provision comes into play and he can extend for 2 more years max, taking him to 39. Any other player, I'd say no. But KD? If the price is right and you can make the team work around him such that you don't need him to defend and can live with 50 games a season with a healthy playoffs, I'd consider it.
That's kinda where I sit, but I think between Masai's crush on Giannis, and Giannis' status, he declines the option and tries for a 5 year.
Overall I think KD is a better play based on risk, and the amount you'd have to give up for him. We could likely get away with something in the range of RJ/IQ instead of Scottie and picks, which then we could see how it works or even try and move Scottie afterwards for something better that fits. SMaller window for sure, but lower risk with a better chance at panning out IMO.
I can’t believe you’re suggesting that it would make sense to trade both of RJ and IQ’s prime for likely 1 year of declining old man KD. Not calling you insane, but that idea of yours is absolutely bonkers and would set us back 5 years. I’m so glad smart people with real life experience are the ones actually deciding these things.
For all of you who think you know what’s up - know this - a team run by a fanbase collective would perennially be the leagues worst. Guaranteed.
I put a slash, not a plus for a reason. I was suggesting an either or, not both. But quite frankly, neither of them are players you hold onto if you can do something bigger. Moving RJ is clearly in the cards as well, they tried to move him in the BI trade, he's not as valuable as some of you seem to think.
I'll take a stab at KD over some mid tier players.