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Ownership will most likely give him what he wants. They don't care about winning championships, and they aren't going to pay for a championship roster. It's the easiest way to stay somewhat competitive.
This exchange about Ingram's salary has dragged on a bit too much for me. I don't care what he makes, it is my opinion that he'll get whatever he wants because of his age, and stat line for the regular season. This isn't something I'm willing to argue over, it doesn't affect me. I'm just giving an opinion. If he doesn't get it, it won't matter to me one bit.
I think people are confusing your opinion that he gets a max with them thinking you are advocating for him to get that max deal. I get what your saying and I agree. Like it or not he will most likely be getting a max contract. It will most likely be here but if not it will be somewhere else. If it isn't a max it will be close.
It's just how things are. This is probably the team moving forward other than some bench tinkering and a new center. I really only see CJ being moved for what would likely be a lateral player. But it might actually be better to have amother guy that can defend better and shoot 3s at a decent clip but not give you the scoring CJ can at times.
As an aside, what the hell happened to CJ? He was dominant down the stretch and fell off a cliff starting with the Lakers game. Played a little better last night but too little too late.
In terms of what we think he might be worth and what he's produced, you're right. But in reality, he very literally has never been an all-star.
All-Star, All-NBA, All-Defense, these are actual things. People actually do and do not receive these awards. When I say Jamal Murray is not and has never been an all-star, I'm not talking about his quality of play at all, I'm referring to the fact that he has literally never been on an actual all-star team.
Which is kind of my point. I would rather have players who fit excellently together and elevate each other, even if those names don't have the accolades, because sometimes accolades aren't the most important thing.
Basketball.
Gone fishing with the Lakers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ue5W...cyBsYWtlcnM%3D
Duren + the Pistons pick is the trade the Pistons fans were suggesting Acquiring Murray just happens in a separate deal after that BI himself isn't involved in
But of course that's just an early idea, who knows what options will actually be available once Griff hits the phones. I agree, if you can get a young, promising player and some flexibility, I'd be fairly happy. What actual options we have will depend.
What a bad way to finish this game and this season… BIG disappointed.
ingrams press conference was kinda heartbreaking. the dude looks broken. having said that he kinda looks like that in all interiews.
Correct lol.. I don't like the fact that a decent pack of bacon is 10 bucks but that's the going rate. Remembering when I first moved out of my parents house and being upset at how much mattresses cost, but again that's what the market dictates. Shrugs.. I try not to be so hard on CJ, he's in a role that may not be best for him, but he's there based on team needs. Given the appropriate role on a team I think he functions well. Though cost might be an issue.
Last edited by Nichols; 05-01-2024 at 08:24 AM.
Unlike FO and Coaching extensions where, technically speaking, they can be given at any time and the team never really has to tell anyone unless they want to, player extensions are mediated by the league itself and the player's association. Obviously, that has not already happened and could not happen as a 'secret extension'.
Have they spoken already? Probably, though BI denied it today (whether you believe that or not is a different issue) but no, he has not actually already signed an extension.
A part of me is little glad it happened. He will have to live with this performance for the rest of his life. I have never seen an All-star like player locked up for the duration of an entire playoff series by one single player. He holds that honor. It's embarrassing. He feels it.
Hopefully this will compel him to recognize the flaws in how he plays basketball, and mandate a change in his play style.
The Pelicans scored 93.5 points per 100 possessions in the first round against the Thunder. Worst offensive rating by a playoff team since the 2015-16 season. Statistically, the worst offensive performance we've seen from a playoff team in 8 years.
— Christian Clark (@cclark_13) April 30, 2024
Didn't even see this until now. Woof. Knew it was bad, didn't register that it was quite that bad.
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