GuyClinch wrote:because it's not just about next year. if he plays for the QO and ends up a UFA, we'll be in a position to have to pay him or replace him on the open market. the question is, can we lock him up long-term at a more friendly deal than we can replace him with? i'd be very happy to give him 3 yr, 9 mil. sure he has limitations but he also has some big asse(t)s.
I suppose. But just because he will become an UFA doesn't mean he will cost a ton more. He will play limited minutes for us, IMHO. So I don't see the great concern. The C's cant really lose.
you mean like Gortat? dude hardly played and got the full MLE -- from 2 teams! GMs aren't going to forget what BBD did in the playoffs last year. i'm not saying BBD would get the full MLE since he's not a 7 fter, but a 4/5 who can hit a 17 footer consistently and play decent D is worth more than 3 mil a year.