10-29-2024, 11:25 AM
(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.
He did us a favor by declining the offer. He'll either ball out this year (not looking good so far) or we can (if we want) to sign him at a discount