07-10-2023, 06:41 PM
(07-10-2023, 06:34 PM)ThisIStheYear Wrote: Josh is the 4th best guard on the roster. He’s a nice piece but not for $17 million. I’d rather have a third wing, who can guard both guards and wings, than a 4th guard who can only guard guards. Or, I’d rather have a starting center (though I don’t think that’s as big a problem as most). What I’m really saying is that instead of paying Green a big salary, I’d like to upgrade him. Siakam is probably a pipe dream now, since I doubt we could beat the Hawks offer, but that would be a nice upgrade to Josh.
And regarding another comment, when DFS was traded, it seemed like Josh was forced to guard a lot of wings who were bigger than him, and he performed most poorly in that role. So, he guards guards, but then Hardy doesn’t get enough minutes. I just don’t think it’s optimal to have both of them. It’s just too small of a team.
Where did the 17 million come from? No way he has earned that. PJ washington wants that and Josh hasn't had that level of success. Grant Williams got what 13-14 per year? I would guess you could extend him probably a tad below the MLE right now. If you wait until next season and he improves, he is still a restricted free agent and that will probably limit the offers. Did I miss the 17 million mark? I just can't imagine that is his number at this stage.