Originally Posted by
MichaelMcNamara
Only way Gordon becomes valuable is if he does the following:
As part of the trade, he agrees he will opt out of the final year
Think of it as the reverse Chris Paul scenario. The Clippers made the trade contingent on Paul opting in. Let's say Gordon will agree to do the opposite - wouldn't that make him A LOT more valuable? And why would Gordon do this? Well, he knows he isnt exactly loved in NOLA and he is getting little to no exposure; Heck, he might not even be a starter this year.
If the Knicks offered Tyson for Gordon contingent on that, we would say yes and from Gordon's POV, I could see a scenario in which he believes so much in himself that he would think one healthy year in the spotlight could get him paid the following summer, either by NY or someone else.
I think this is in play for certain scenarios. If Indy loses Stephenson, it is a possibility and I think if Gordon's two choices are:
1. Stay with New Orleans for 2 years
or
2. Go prove yourself in your home state for 1 and play for a long term contract
Couldn't you see him choosing 2? Same with a Bulls scenario, etc. etc.