06-29-2022, 01:25 PM
(06-29-2022, 01:21 PM)cow Wrote: Time will tell but I think trying to pin point this to any one reason is a folly.
-Jalen probably had earnest intentions of resigning.
-Jalen "wanted what Luka has" with no potential of having that in Dallas
-The Mavs "low balled" him at ~$22m per.
-Mavs knew there was a "fit" problem with Luka and Jalen and probably had a number they didn't want to exceed because of that on court conflict.
-Knicks doing Knicks things to blow Jalen away with a massive offer.
-Jalen has family ties to that are and now to the Knicks since they hired his dad.
-Being recruited is a great feeling.
-Probably felt underappreciated by the Mavs with how his contract had been handled historically
I think these are all good points and contributing factors. I think another reason is that Jalen knew that if he signed with the Mavs then he would most likely be traded in 1-2 years based on the "fit" issues you described.