07-09-2025, 03:33 PM
(07-09-2025, 11:38 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: The $30 million part...yeah, I'm with you and Gump on that, especially right now. But, he doesn't have that deal yet. When I commented on Razz's deal (which I was conflicted about) I was commenting more about player for player value, rather than player for player salary, which I know has to be part of (maybe most of) the thinking.
It's probably a long shot that Giddey is ever worth that cap percentage, I agree. On the other hand, the skill I think will always be crucial in sports is identifying the guy who's not currently viewed as a star but could potentially thrive in a star situation.
I think the question of how much you are paying, and how much his future salary is likely to pay, is now a MAJOR part of a player's value and desirability. And ignoring a player's impact on your cap and FINANCIAL fit is as suicidal as ignoring his oncourt fit. It's going to be a killer to your potential to win.
That was my point about Giddey at 30k. So I think your "otoh" in last paragraph is minimizing an issue that really CAN'T be minimized without shooting yourself in the foot. Money matters. "We we think he might prove more useful later" as an excuse for overpaying now is just pushing yourself to a path where, when/if the player improves, you will have to pay even more later to keep him.
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