JL3 is a mentor. He is a role model. He is not getting cut so we can sign some scrub who is barely better than him, but doesn't offer the same intangibles.
Jimmer is clearly a better player than JL3. And anyone who doesn't think he would be a huge sideshow and distraction is completely delusional.
Please explain the sideshow and distractions that would actually effect the team
People chanting Jimmer's name if Burke/anyone has a bad game.
Nope.
Hahahaha and Burke will feel real sad and want to leave the team... Lol
It will just be annoying as **** and not something I want to here.
The reward of signing Jimmer : We have an OK 3rd string PG who will probably play limited minutes in 10-20 games.
The risk: He sucks and his presence is a distraction because of the fanatical fanfare regarding Jimmer (I mean, people around here still think he is relevant in basketball discussions).
What a tragedy it would be for you to be annoyed by uneducated fans. I thought you said it would be something that would actually be detrimental to our team... Your stated "risk" is nonsense because we're comparing Jimmer to JL3 who ALREADY sucks.
We are talking about 2 players who have vast amounts of suck in their basketball games. Any difference between them is negligible because they are so far in the realm of suck.
1 has leadership qualities and is a role model.
1 is college star who isn't a leader or role model in the NBA.
Who do you want?