03-11-2020, 03:21 PM
Who do we think are comps for THJ? I am of the mind that he has fully repaired his image and restored his value to the point where he could demand a big contract this summer.
One player that comes to mind is Harrison Barnes who was good, not great and didn't really contribute to wins like THJ. Barnes got a new deal that started above his prior salary in Dallas (for face saving reasons I am sure) but then declines in subsequent years. Barnes too had the decision whether to opt in for the 24-25 mil or whatever he was do or sign a new contract. He did not really have to give up money for the 19-20 season the way it was structured but locked in that future guaranteed money knowing he was unlikely to demand the same value in future years.
So is it possible the Mavs agree to new terms with THJ that start him at 19 and then do something like 18, 17, 16? Or maybe like Wright it's a more subtle decline like 19, 18.5, 18, 17.5 - something like that.
No idea of course just thinking aloud. The more interesting part of this is if Mavs take a knee in 2021 in order to lock up THJ. I guess if you move Wright for nothing can you get close enough to a max contract in 2021 still if you are on the hook for 17 or so in THJ money?
One player that comes to mind is Harrison Barnes who was good, not great and didn't really contribute to wins like THJ. Barnes got a new deal that started above his prior salary in Dallas (for face saving reasons I am sure) but then declines in subsequent years. Barnes too had the decision whether to opt in for the 24-25 mil or whatever he was do or sign a new contract. He did not really have to give up money for the 19-20 season the way it was structured but locked in that future guaranteed money knowing he was unlikely to demand the same value in future years.
So is it possible the Mavs agree to new terms with THJ that start him at 19 and then do something like 18, 17, 16? Or maybe like Wright it's a more subtle decline like 19, 18.5, 18, 17.5 - something like that.
No idea of course just thinking aloud. The more interesting part of this is if Mavs take a knee in 2021 in order to lock up THJ. I guess if you move Wright for nothing can you get close enough to a max contract in 2021 still if you are on the hook for 17 or so in THJ money?