Butch718 wrote:Even if Randle doesn't play up to expectations in the playoffs, it would be foolish not to resign a guy entering his prime years. NBA all-star talents don't grow on trees and this team clearly has deficiencies despite them being red hot right now. We still don't have a legit starting PG(could be Quickly), and even though RJ has improved significantly, he's still hasn't proven to be a legit number 2 option yet. It's clear that this team is nowhere close to be a finished product. This team is an all-star wing and a PG away from being a contender in the east.
Also, I think this whole narrative about wait until we see what Randle does in the playoffs is kinda hilarious, considering that Randle has been fantastic with his playmaking this year. He's not only getting assists, but he seems to be zipping the ball to guys extremely quickly for open looks. Assuming his outside shooting isn't a fluke(which it seems like it isn't due to the volume he's shooting), this guy definitely should be part of your future going forward.
Why is it 'hilarious' to want to see how a player performs in the playoffs? You do realize the playoffs are game planned completely different than the regular season, right?
It's completely fair to want to see how he performs when teams have time to strategize against Randle game after game. There are a lot of players who put up great numbers during the regular season, and then disappear during the playoffs.
And after all, aren't the playoffs really the only thing that matters in the end? Who cares about the reg. season if a player doesn't play at the same level in the playoffs. You say it's hilarious, but it actually means everything. The best players in the game elevate their games in the playoffs. That where the elite players stand above the rest. They win.