2021-2022 MAVS NEWS: 4th in West | WCF loss [ARCHIVED]

[mvossman]

I would say it is low odds he reaches his ceiling, as it is for every player. But...

1) I believe Maxi at 30 is at his ceiling. I am VERY confident there isn't "more" to him. If you say "virtually zero" for LM, then ZERO for Maxi being more than he is.

2) LM is 5 years younger than Maxi and is ALREADY in the equivalent place in the NBA: fringe starter. Both of them can currently have arguments for why they should start, but they are by no means no-brainer starters. 

3) LM has 5 years to try to raise his play above "fringe starter" and he has a) NBA athleticism and 2) NBA level shooting. 

It is certainly low odds for LM to reach his true potential....but I think it is VERY likely he at least gets to "solid starter" in the next few years. Give me THAT over the ceiling-ed out Maxi every time.

So if my choice is 8 mil for a fringe starter that is a very good fit, vs 15 mil for a fringe starter who is a bad fit but might make it to "solid starter" (very likely seems overly strong/hopeful for someone who has show little growth in 4 years) then give me the 8 mil fit.