I just think because he is under contract for 2 more years after this year (with a PO for a 3rd) and the fact that he can ask for like $70M a year type extension... that it would take a TON for him to ask out in a strong enough manner that Dallas caves. They will likely move Kyrie at some point if it isn't working and they have a few picks they can use to star chase. I know we are monitoring the situation... which we should be doing with every top 25 or so player.
I just don't think he will ever be available. In two years he can sign a monster extension if he wants to stay... that is when he would potentially be made available if he won't sign that. If he is passing up that kind of money in Dallas (no state income tax) good luck convincing him to stay in Utah (if we traded for him). My guess is he takes the money and stays... asks out in 4-5 years if it is not good.
This reflects a lot of my feelings. And I acknowledge that it could very incomplete and look really bad in a decade, but it’s where I’m at in a simplistic fashion.
Imo he has a higher percentage chance of being the next Harden than he does the next Steph
Wasn't really comparing them per se... just trying to give some perspective. Its just funny we have some declaring him not a winner and mentioning him with Harden. He has already shown he isn't a guy who shrinks in the playoffs. As a 22 yo he led his team to the conference finals. Most dudes don't have his level of success this early and I think every guy is "not a championship player" until they win one and then everyone is like "of course he's a winner".
No, I think if you don't play defense and regularly don't even get back on D then you aren't a winner at that high level.
Giannis "you can't win at a high level if you can't shoot"
As does basically every nba player. Steph is an all time great. Harden is an all star. Way more all stars than all time greats.
Lmao none of these are close to effort level and/or attitude questions.
No, I think there a number of stars who project to be more Steph like than Harden like. I'm not talking about quality, I'm talking about play style and their effect on teammates/winning.
I see.
The negative narratives around Harden are that he chokes in the playoffs and doesnt have a true desire to win. Luka is the exact opposite in those aspects, and his warts are completely different.
Wrong.
