03-27-2021, 01:28 PM
(03-27-2021, 08:35 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: Is that better for the Mavs? Maybe building some continuity is a good thing? For instance, Mike Conley was pretty bad in Utah last year. This year he looks like a different, better player. Having Richardson opt in, would also allow us to slowly develop Green and not block him of a lot of playing time 2-3 years down the road.
Is Richardson a similar skilled player as Justin Holliday with the Pacers? Holiday shoots it a little better. He signed a 3 year 18 million dollar contract this offseason. Is the Richardson we have seen this year a 2X or 3X player of Holiday???
Conley has more skins on the wall. More time with the team will help, but at his age, what Josh is doing is kind of what he is. He's had better scoring seasons and seasons with more assists, but that's really not what he's being asked to do here. His career low 3PT shooting is offset by career best 2PT and FT shooting. He's a plus defender and an ok offensive player (surprisingly good at getting 2PT shots for himself, I don't really care for his drive and kicks and he can look a little out of control when handling on the perimeter).
I have no idea what to pay him and maybe he opts in and makes that issue moot. It seems like the demand for his services league wide was pretty low and I'm not sure his time here is going to change that. I guess we'll see if he opts out.