10-28-2024, 05:58 PM
(10-28-2024, 03:31 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: ^ Two years ago, as a 22yr old, Grimes put up similar stats as when DorianFS got his contract. That’s why everyone is excited about Grimes. He has the archetype of a player you want next to Luka and he’s shown that potential before. I bet two years ago no one would have predicted Derrick White being a $125 million player.
That being said, even as a big Grimes supporter, he was both injured and lost his confidence last year. Each thing by itself can ruin a young players career. He is definitely a risk coming off last season. I felt he needed to get off to a quick start this year and he hasn’t.
So when you say you can’t see even best case scenario why Grimes would be a MLE level player, I disagree. I think everyone did the right thing here. The Mavs made an offer that took that risk into account. Grimes decided to bet on himself.
Fair enough. You see far more potential from what he's shown than I do (and see his track record in a much different light than I do). Hope you're right - but what I see is what I see.