Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant a Wizard
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Love the deal! Would've been okay with giving him a 4 yr, 40 mil contract. I guess he's betting on himself for the short term. Smart!
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The Bryant signing, a draft that including trading into the 2nd round, a trade for true prospects/young talent and a 2nd rounder. What a contrast to the Grunfeld era
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Good contract! I like the 3 years, he will show in that time whether he can become a serviceable defender, if not we can move on.
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I see you, Sheppy
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This goes both ways. Shep make a great deal. Bryant must really want to stay a Wizard because he (probably) didnt entertain any other offer. Something to be said about someone who actually wants to be a Wizard.
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Congrats. I think Bryant's development will surprise some people.
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I concur with the board.
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Mojo Amok wrote:$8 million per is dirt cheap under the circumstances - I'm thrilled! If they front-loaded it, it'll be straight brilliant.
The only other deal I've seen thus far for mid-tier guys that looks like a comparable bargain is Aminu to Orlando for similar money.
The cap is going to be $118 million in 2021. We can't expect prices to be locked into where they were two years ago.
Good point about Aminu. His contract really stood out to me too. A bargain deal for a solid player.
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Listening to this podcast. Really blown away by Thomas Bryant. Had no clue he was so well spoken! Wouldn't be surprised if he becomes a future all-star. I really recommend that you listen.
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Nice to get a value signing for a change.
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nate33 wrote:Absolute steal. I'm very happy.
I only wish we could have inked him to a 4-year deal. 4/33 would have been even better. I'm totally comfortable betting on Bryant for the long term. He's a great kid, a real hard worker, and he's already a surprisingly effective player. He has all the tools to one day be a top 10 NBA center.
The contract is in the ballpark of what he wanted, but still off by 1.7 mil; I'm guessing they compromised on a 3-year deal, which allows him to prove that he can be the consistent player they want, without holding him hostage an extra year.
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This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?
He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.
He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.
long suffrin' boulez fan wrote:NatP4 wrote:but why would the pacers want Mahinmi's contract
Well, in fairness, we took Mike Pence off their hands. Taking back Mahinmi is the least they can do.
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dangermouse wrote:This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?
He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.
If Bryant blossomed into Capela defensively, that would be nice.
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dangermouse wrote:This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?
He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.
It's definitely not a player option. I remember Candace Parker tweeting that Thomas will be an unrestricted free agent in 3 years, earlier than his draft class.
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I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.
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I guess I'm the only person on this board who isn't that excited about Thomas Bryant. Centers in general aren't that valuable today, and Bryant has a long way to go defensively. I don't see the value in bigs who can't defend when you can alternatively play a smaller lineup with a more skilled offensive player who won't be outsized in 90% of matchups.
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nate33 wrote:I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.
Could you re-name it to "Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant"
That sarcasm must remain even though kid has turned out to be a player.
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FAH1223 wrote:nate33 wrote:I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.
Could you re-name it to "Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant"
That sarcasm must remain even though kid has turned out to be a player.
i love how the sarcasm might end up being unironically true if he becomes a 20/10 center with 3 point range