GAME 7: UTA (6-3) @ DAL (4-3) | 103-100 win

[mvossman]

In the big scheme of things, it was a small gamble.  $6m/year pales in comparison with some bigger decisions, such as whether to extend Wood, and at what price. Or whether to offer Brunson $30m/year.

All the angst reminds me of the Burke $3m/yr kerfluffle.

Maybe McGee just contributes 8 or 10 minutes per game of net-neutral play.  Maybe he's the kryptonite for a couple of specific centers he's matched up against throughout the season.  A complementary piece, not a cornerstone. Don't sweat the $6m.

A couple of points:

The biggest problem is they keep giving out these contracts.  multi-year non min contracts for min guys.  WCS, Burke, Brown, Boban, McGee.  That adds up fast.  Its a recurring problem and frustrating to watch over and over again.

Its particularly annoying in this case because we had such limited assets and major holes to fill.  Once you traded for Wood, go get a min center and spend that tax MLE on the best playmaker/wing you can find.

The frustration is exacerbated by him getting a starting role and keeping it so far no matter how bad he plays.  Its one thing if he stinks it up 10 minutes a game against second units, but when he is doing at beginning of the game it is so much more obvious.