01-24-2020, 05:23 PM
(01-24-2020, 04:19 PM)StepBackJay Wrote: I don't remember the entire Lamar situation other than he was terrible when he came here and his life was falling apart. Definitely doesn't compare with this situation at all. And I haven't heard anything from him or reporters saying he will only play for a handful of top tier contenders.Actually, it does compare. The guy went AWOL, lied about his father being sick, and refused to show up or play, as he wanted to leave. Cuban ultimately sent him home and paid him for the rest of the season. Players actually do manage to force themselves out of situations, and Iggy did that in this case.
Just because he's not playing for Memphis who clearly is not even close to contention doesn't mean he won't play for Dallas. That is just speculation that's far off from reality
Not saying that Iggy has as poor a character as Odom. It would hard to compete with that level of slime. I agree that Iggy might be willing to play for Dallas, even though he is not willing to play for Memphis. Just that, due to the circumstances, I think the Mavs would do well to get a firm commitment ahead of time before pulling the trigger, rather than just assuming he will play here.
I would be fine with Iggy coming, if it didn't cost any significant assets. I don't think he is going to be any kind of difference-maker, but his championship experience might be valuable as a learning tool for the young Mavs in the playoffs.