He’s a an actual good defender. He didn’t shoot it well this year. I’d see if you could get him on a two way but not gonna burn a roster spot on him at this time.
i don't know why people find this puzzling. He is milking a cap circumvention promise they made years ago. They won't give him 2.6M as a coach because that would be a very clear sign that some shady **** went on. He has them over a barrel because if they don't give him the spot he can spill the beans. $900k of this is covered by the league as well since its a "minimum" deal. They will pray he retires.
He's not though... league subsidizes vet minimum contracts. So all minimums are basically the same cost. They didn't want vets getting screwed and younger players getting preferential treatment.
I assumed this was their way around tampering rules. Players can reach out to other players anytime.
I think its hilarious that he keeps milking it and the Heat always toe the line when asked. They could not have known he'd go this far with it. Like in 2-3 years is he still gonna keep it going? I hope so!!!!
Nah he took like 3-4M less for a couple years when they did the big 3 acquisition... he clearly said "fine but you guys get to make it up on the backend" and I'm guessing he has evidence that is what they did... so he gets an extra 5-10 years of minimum deals because they clearly circumvented the cap and are frightened of the penalties if he rats them out.
This would be a good move for a possible reclamation project. See if he has anything to offer and let him compete with Oni for one of the last few roster spots.
We are all stocked up on points.
You’re looking at this the wrong way. You don’t bring Smokes in, or anyone else for that matter , to play point.
I honestly think it’s great-when was the last time you saw someone that wasn’t a star stick with a team that long? Nick Collison maybe? The fans love him, it rewards loyalty (isn’t that a big complaint these days?) and he’s getting the bag instead of an assistant coach’s salary.
IF Millsap was willing to come in knowing he was just an end-of-bench depth piece (highly doubt) at the minimum, I'd be all over this. I would imagine he'd have a handful of places he could do that if he wanted, though.
