07-30-2021, 11:48 AM
(07-30-2021, 11:43 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: Ok, so like you, I like Hield, probably more than most.
Having said that, I'm not sure he's an upgrade to THJ. Like, at all. I think this is grass is greener stuff. THJ is not quite the shooter Hield is, but I feel like he's a much more well-rounded player than he gets credit for around here.
I actually think there are a lot of teams who would LOVE to have THJ this summer. I guess we'll see pretty soon. But, I can already see the posts about "the Mavs bid against themselves" and I really don't think those will be true in his case.
I'm pretty torn too, actually. I really love THJ's story with the Mavs. His a great teammate and loves being here, but he's way too flipping inconsistent. I think a salary starting at $13-14M with raises is fair to him. If he wants to start $18M is where I have pause.
-Buddy's contract is awesome.
-Buddy's a better shooter.
-And if THJ can take a jump with Luka, why can't we assume that with Buddy?
I think it's a slight upgrade even if I'd miss the hell out of the hugger.