(05-14-2023, 09:27 AM)ItsGoTime Wrote: Looks like we’re heading to a conclusion of his time in Phoenix, so looks like we’ll see what the league thinks.
I will say, firing Monte might be a step to retaining him. Edit: or at least a step towards keeping him if the return value isn’t there.
Maybe so but even if they keep him I think they will be looking to deal him at the deadline. At that time
teams might be looking for an asset from PHX (which they don't have) to get off his contract. I don't see a way they can rehab is image around the league.
This thought that Aytons change of scenery is needed bc of PHX disrepect of not giving him the Max is ridiculous. Ayton proved he wasn't worth the max this post season with his play. His pouting of not being offered the max by PHX through out the season and playoffs is another big red flag.
Btw, the owner that didnt offer him the max happend to be an alumnus of the school where Ayton played. I'm pretty sure he knew all about his work ethic for sometime before drafting him number one overall and still took him. That said owner ignored all those scouts hoping that a change of scenery and entry into the NBA would be everything he needed. Only fours years latter he realized that he was not a max player.
One of those reports from scouts even went as far as to question Aytons self awareness saying that he thought he was hard worker but did not have any context of what hard work was. This should be a red flag to NBA teams.
I doubt those things are changing in a different environment. Especially when the Mavs have a super star that isn't exactly known to be hard worker himself. It doesn't seem to be prudent to bring those two together in the same lockerroom.