09-24-2023, 01:31 PM
(09-24-2023, 12:27 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Great post and I agree, overall.
I agree with the edit I quoted, too, but (and this isn't aimed at you, really) I keep seeing worry that Green is "Brunson all over again." I am not worried.
It's not a problem that they're negotiating with Green like they negotiated with Brunson. It's actually smart. Green is not a player you want on your books if he's paid more than he should be. The problem WAS that they treated Brunson like a Green. The Brunson problem wasn't how they negotiated, it was that they incorrectly evaluated the player with whom they were negotiating. They should've been willing to offer a Kyrie-level contract to him, and honestly, probably should've led with that. His own team didn't realize how great (and I mean GREAT) he was.
The playbook they ran in the Brunson negotiations is actually appropriately purposed in the Green situation, imo. He's the type you want back, but only on your terms.
I think it is very similar. Brunson wasn't convincing a season before his last one with Mavs. Many doubts among fans what he will become. Than he had a breakout season and was dissapointed Mavs never really believed in him. Green is basically in same position as Brunson was before his last season with Mavs. Not really convincing season, which could be followed by a breakout season. If Mavs don't reach an agreement now, don't you see it as possible he is gone because someone pays what Mavs consider as an overpay? Despite his RFA status, I see it.
Compare how Lakers treated Reaves situation. Their every action and word said he is a star (even though he is not) and that they will match any offer. In the end their "bluff" worked and they signed him on a very reasonable deal that could be a huge value contract. Reaves happy as he feels valued.
Whatever will be, I hope Mavs sign Green at max MLE level money. If they don't find common ground, I will be very scared Mavs able to negotiate a good deal for him to stay or about the potential compensation they could get for him.