How is this free agent process any different than the NFL, MLB, or NHL?
One player can drastically change a team unlike in those other two sports. Without LeBron are the Cavs a Playoff team? The effect of one player in the NBA drastically outweights the effect of one player in the NFL. Tom Brady goes to the Titians, Browns, etc.. they still miss the playoffs.
That said, Durant like LeBron went where he wanted to go. They deserve both the criticism and the praise for making the moves they did.
I'm not questioning how the FA programs are different. I'm questioning how is the process any different?
They do not have the franchise tag in the nbaFor the UFA, not to my knowledge. I don't know if the NBA, as the tags that the NFL has. I would doubt it being the NFLPA is a weaker union than the NBAPA.
They do not have the franchise tag in the nba
Again, the biggest issue in my opinion is that there is a max contract in the NBA. Take the Durant example. The magic had more than 40 million available to spend in free agency and they couldn't even get an interview with Durant. So instead they spent that money on Jeff Green, Bismack Biyombo and DJ Augustin. If they were able to offer all of that money to Durant instead, teams like the warriors and the clippers wouldn't have been able to compete. Because there is a max contract, teams are able to load up on superstars.I'm not questioning how the FA programs are different. I'm questioning how is the process any different?
Again, the biggest issue in my opinion is that there is a max contract in the NBA. Take the Durant example. The magic had more than 40 million available to spend in free agency and they couldn't even get an interview with Durant. So instead they spent that money on Jeff Green, Bismack Biyombo and DJ Augustin. If they were able to offer all of that money to Durant instead, teams like the warriors and the clippers wouldn't have been able to compete. Because there is a max contract, teams are able to load up on superstars.
Imagine if there were a max contract in the NFL. Let's say the patriots could only pay Tom Brady half of what he makes today. They'd then have all of that money freed up to bring in another star. It'd be an easy pitch, who wouldn't want to play with Brady?
Again, the biggest issue in my opinion is that there is a max contract in the NBA. Take the Durant example. The magic had more than 40 million available to spend in free agency and they couldn't even get an interview with Durant. So instead they spent that money on Jeff Green, Bismack Biyombo and DJ Augustin. If they were able to offer all of that money to Durant instead, teams like the warriors and the clippers wouldn't have been able to compete. Because there is a max contract, teams are able to load up on superstars.
Imagine if there were a max contract in the NFL. Let's say the patriots could only pay Tom Brady half of what he makes today. They'd then have all of that money freed up to bring in another star. It'd be an easy pitch, who wouldn't want to play with Brady?
I don't quite understand that. Isn't the point of a max contract to prevent the the big market from buying players? I would assume that Orlando was not a player because they cannot offer an environment even close to Golden State.
The point of a salary cap for the team is to help small markets. A salary cap for individual players just makes it so that teams with superstars pay much less for their roster than what they are worth.I don't quite understand that. Isn't the point of a max contract to prevent the the big market from buying players? I would assume that Orlando was not a player because they cannot offer an environment even close to Golden State.
Put winning first? If KD stayed in OKC many experts would have picked the Thunder to win the title next year. They would have made the final this year if Durant didn't come up small in game 6 vs. Golden State. I have never seen an elite player in his prime leave a title contender for another. Really really lame of KD. I know he's a good guy and all but it was a weak move. Especially since OKC has good young bigs to play with. But I agree with your other points Luke. Now they may trade Westbrook o risk him leaving for nothing too.NBA is pretty lame, and the move by Durant is weak sauce. It is a little different for GS though, because Durant was only 1 FA, the rest of their guys were from the draft. I respect that a lot more than signing a bunch of big name free agents.
However, at least Durant put winning first, I'm still salty that Horford chased the $$$ and went to Boston where he won't win jack.
All that said, maybe this makes it somewhat possible that BD comes back...if White misses the tourney again haha
Put winning first? If KD stayed in OKC many experts would have picked the Thunder to win the title next year. They would have made the final this year if Durant didn't come up small in game 6 vs. Golden State. I have never seen an elite player in his prime leave a title contender for another. Really really lame of KD. I know he's a good guy and all but it was a weak move. Especially since OKC has good young bigs to play with. But I agree with your other points Luke. Now they may trade Westbrook o risk him leaving for nothing too.
Is Billy thinking about college again? Maybe. He also may be thinking he will be the Knicks next coach in another couple years. That would be the only other NBA job he will go to if asked.
Which day? The day his NBA career ends or the day we rehire him?
Not sure a shoe in. Health plays a big role. They will be very small and easy to dominate on the boards. I also doubt if Klay is thrilled to have KD taking some of his shots. If Curry did not hurt his knee in round 1 they win again IMHO. If Green wasn't suspended for game 5 they would have won in 5 games IMHO and won back to back.He would have won in OKC but now GS is all but a shoe in for the title.
Mixed feelings about BD. Hope White works out, but if not I really wonder if BD would come back. Seems like a pipe dream.
Not sure a shoe in. Health plays a big role. They will be very small and easy to dominate on the boards. I also doubt if Klay is thrilled to have KD taking some of his shots. If Curry did not hurt his knee in round 1 they win again IMHO. If Green wasn't suspended for game 5 they would have won in 5 games IMHO and won back to back.