Lin surprised and disappointed?

[Stifle Tower]

He was surprised that the Jazz never made him and offer and that the Jazz didn't match Portland's offer. He could have been a little upset, but he was definitely surprised.

I think his agent was set on "testing the market." I'm sure he expected Utah to match any reasonable offer, but I doubt when he signed his contract he really expected the Jazz to match. He even sounded a bit embarassed in his Portland press conference over how much he was making. Tough to leave, yes, but when a contract is that high, you take it.

On the other hand, the information on Houston's offer to Lin was out way before it could even be signed. Much like Hibbert did, Lin could have negotiated a deal with New York before the offer sheet with Houston was officially signed. But he and his agent didn't. They forged ahead with the poisin pill structure. So he has only himself and his agent to blame (or thank) for getting $25M but having to play in Houston - if that's what happens.

 

[nightmare3983]

I think his agent was set on "testing the market." I'm sure he expected Utah to match any reasonable offer, but I doubt when he signed his contract he really expected the Jazz to match. He even sounded a bit embarassed in his Portland press conference over how much he was making. Tough to leave, yes, but when a contract is that high, you take it.

On the other hand, the information on Houston's offer to Lin was out way before it could even be signed. Much like Hibbert did, Lin could have negotiated a deal with New York before the offer sheet with Houston was officially signed. But he and his agent didn't. They forged ahead with the poisin pill structure. So he has only himself and his agent to blame (or thank) for getting $25M but having to play in Houston - if that's what happens.

Even if Lin ends up playing for Houston and is disappointed about not going back to the Knicks, I'm sure he'll be all right in Houston. I would hate to think that someone who went to Harvard would be dumb enough to sign an offer sheet with a team in a location that he hated or strongly disliked.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Yep. Serious. So the #3 pick doesn't reach 6 until the 4th year, but yes, serious.

The NBA's contract structure for rookies is the envy of the professional sports world. Find something (probably about one hundred) worse things to complain about.

 

[Former Member]

On the other hand, the information on Houston's offer to Lin was out way before it could even be signed. Much like Hibbert did, Lin could have negotiated a deal with New York before the offer sheet with Houston was officially signed. But he and his agent didn't. They forged ahead with the poisin pill structure.

Almost makes you wonder if Lin is saying that right things, but secretly wants to go to Houston. After all, he wouldn't have Melo taking away from his touches.

Actually I'm beginning to full on wonder...

 

[Stifle Tower]

Almost makes you wonder if Lin is saying that right things, but secretly wants to go to Houston. After all, he wouldn't have Melo taking away from his touches.

Actually I'm beginning to full on wonder...

You have a point. Remember, "Linsanity" really took off when he could be the focal point of the offense with Carmelo out. Anthony came back, D'Antoni was fired and Lin was pretty ineffective within the constraints of the new offensive system.

How many players had their stats inflated in Phoenix and then NY under D'Antoni. How many players had much better stats in Utah under Sloan? Offensive schemes can make an average player look good and a good player look great. Linsanity just may continue in Houston because they've become the new GS; no bigs and a bunch of tweeners. Expect the Rockets to just try to outscore everyone.

 

[Former Member]

You have a point. Remember, "Linsanity" really took off when he could be the focal point of the offense with Carmelo out. Anthony came back, D'Antoni was fired and Lin was pretty ineffective within the constraints of the new offensive system.

How many players had their stats inflated in Phoenix and then NY under D'Antoni. How many players had much better stats in Utah under Sloan? Offensive schemes can make an average player look good and a good player look great. Linsanity just may continue in Houston because they've become the new GS; no bigs and a bunch of tweeners. Expect the Rockets to just try to outscore everyone.

Absolutely agree with you. Houston might become the next seven seconds or less.

 

[Former Member]

hmm... McHale is already hinting towards Lin being the Rockets man! If Lin pans out, the Rockets made an amazing signing.

McHale, who won three N.B.A. titles as a player, told Lin to get ready for a journey, one that would be different from his whirlwind in New York. Lin is expected to become the Rockets’ starting point guard next season. McHale also said Lin would be the Rockets’ leader — even though he is a 23-year-old point guard who has 25 starts in his career with the Knicks. “He’s going to have to make a lot of decisions in our offense,” McHale said. “We have a young team, so he’s going to have to be a leader for us.” New York Times