Originally Posted by
Jabberwalker
Then imagine that players like Alec Burks signing similar deals.
Then realize Tyreke's contract decreases to $10 his last year.
Then imagine the cap raises and you can't even get a role player for $10 Million/yr.
Then imagine that after 3 years playing with the same core and staff that he develops his game and learns to play better in the system.
Then imagine he averages 15/5/5 while playing with a squad featuring Jrue, AD, and Ryno.
Then imagine that we're only a few breakdowns from having a positive record early in the season.
Then realize that he has an elite skill that he is easily in the top five at in driving to the rim.
Then imagine that he plays against shooting guards instead of small forwards after Gordon's gone.
Then imagine having the patience to deal with one of the youngest teams in the league going through growing pains for a few seasons until they become a perennial threat in the league.
Not that hard to imagine.