7StraightIsGreat
Well-Known Member
I just voted yes to the match. I've struggled with the idea of matching a max offer to G-Time, but I've finally come around. Obviously, not the popular opinion, but here's the thought process on what tipped my opinion in Gordo's favor:
-Tyrone Corbin and his staff were HORRIBLE at player development. I can honestly say that Hayward (as well as others) were held back from reaching their full potential under Corbin. Now, that's not to say that I think Hayward can be a 25/8/8 player, but I do think it's realistic to say that with the proper player develpment staff in place, he still has yet to hit his ceiling.
-It sounds like the offer sheet includes a player opt out in year 4. If Hayward under performs, he'd most assuredly opt in for year 4, but that gives the Jazz an expiring deal to possibly move. Not only that, but if 3 years down the road, Utah is making a push towards contention and they find themselves unable to move an under performing Hayward, I could see the Miller family agreeing to an amnesty if it meant the move would result in Utah adding a player that made us legit contenders.
-Lindsay is a smart man. I do believe he will be able to find a way to jettison Hayward if need be in order to keep other key cogs in place (Exum, Burke, etc).
-I'm of the firm belief that on a very talented team, Hayward is that much more valuable of a player. He does a lot of things that can affect the outcome of a game. If Favors continues to improve, Exum turns out to be all that we dreamed of, and Burke solidifies himself, I see Hayward improving greatly as a guy who is no longer the main focus of opposing teams scouting reports.
Flame away, but I match the contract. I don't think Hayward has hit his ceiling and if Snyder lives up to his rep as a player development guru, this contract doesn't look so bad 2 or 3 years down the road.
Flame on.
-Tyrone Corbin and his staff were HORRIBLE at player development. I can honestly say that Hayward (as well as others) were held back from reaching their full potential under Corbin. Now, that's not to say that I think Hayward can be a 25/8/8 player, but I do think it's realistic to say that with the proper player develpment staff in place, he still has yet to hit his ceiling.
-It sounds like the offer sheet includes a player opt out in year 4. If Hayward under performs, he'd most assuredly opt in for year 4, but that gives the Jazz an expiring deal to possibly move. Not only that, but if 3 years down the road, Utah is making a push towards contention and they find themselves unable to move an under performing Hayward, I could see the Miller family agreeing to an amnesty if it meant the move would result in Utah adding a player that made us legit contenders.
-Lindsay is a smart man. I do believe he will be able to find a way to jettison Hayward if need be in order to keep other key cogs in place (Exum, Burke, etc).
-I'm of the firm belief that on a very talented team, Hayward is that much more valuable of a player. He does a lot of things that can affect the outcome of a game. If Favors continues to improve, Exum turns out to be all that we dreamed of, and Burke solidifies himself, I see Hayward improving greatly as a guy who is no longer the main focus of opposing teams scouting reports.
Flame away, but I match the contract. I don't think Hayward has hit his ceiling and if Snyder lives up to his rep as a player development guru, this contract doesn't look so bad 2 or 3 years down the road.
Flame on.
