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I'm still bummed we're missing 20+ games of Lowry + this team right now, it would likely be the best Raptors basketball in the history of the franchise.
Really really hope they hit the ground running when he comes back."We're playing in a building." -- Kawhi Leonard
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S.R. wrote: View PostI'm still bummed we're missing 20+ games of Lowry + this team right now, it would likely be the best Raptors basketball in the history of the franchise.
Really really hope they hit the ground running when he comes back.
fun times9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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lewro wrote: View PostI see your point re: his age but 3 yrs is out of the question. We gotta beat Philly's 4 yr max so a near max 5 yr is baseline offer imo.
I'd say he starts at DeMars money and goes up slightly (DeMar is flatline $27m + change). Something like 5/165. That would be a discount starting point.
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DanH wrote: View PostBledsoe has never posted a WS/48 over .140. Lowry has floated around .200 for the past 4 years. Bledsoe's RPM has been between +1 and +2 over the past two seasons. Lowry's has been 6+, in the top 10 in the league each year.
There is basically no measure that suggests Bledsoe is anything more than an above average starter. PER pegs him as a pretty good volume scorer, which seems a little redundant with DeRozan on the team. Lowry is a superstar.
Lowry will almost certainly decline somewhat over the next few years. He'd have to decline pretty far to drop to Bledsoe's level, and there is no reason to expect Bledsoe to suddenly dramatically improve when he's already 27.
It comes down to - do you want to win as much as possible now? If so, you find a way to afford Lowry. If you don't want to win now, why bring in a guy like Bledsoe? Sell off veterans and re-stock with young talent and hope to find your next Lowry.
Lowry's improved 3-pt shot is really what's taken him to the next level in his career, which would be the biggest question with Bledsoe. Otherwise, it's an interesting comp, IMO.
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psrs1 wrote: View PostIs there an argument to NOT to offer him a 5 year contract? I'm concerned we will have NO flexibility for the next 3 seasons. Perhaps DanH could weigh in. If he gets major injury we're screwed.
It was one thing to question the demar contract, as at that time we still could have been way under the cap and pivoted, but after the demar deal, and the ibaka trade, it's over. This is the core, barring improvements via trade9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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psrs1 wrote: View PostIs there an argument to NOT to offer him a 5 year contract? I'm concerned we will have NO flexibility for the next 3 seasons. Perhaps DanH could weigh in. If he gets major injury we're screwed.
I'm assuming someone makes a 4 yr max offer and we have to beat it. I suppose if the best offer was lower than max; we could match or offer up to the max.
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Let's hope the surgery was a made by kyle his representation and the organization and is the best for all. He has been taking a lot of flack for his injury and the all star/golfing rumor but he certainly by traveling with the team shows that he is not totally selfish he can observe his new teamates and provide encouragement for his teammates .If we at least maintain our place in the standings and have a good playoff there is still an optimistic future for this team. We just need the next Greek freek to drop into our lap..Lol
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rightsideup wrote: View PostLet's hope the surgery was a made by kyle his representation and the organization and is the best for all. He has been taking a lot of flack for his injury and the all star/golfing rumor but he certainly by traveling with the team shows that he is not totally selfish he can observe his new teamates and provide encouragement for his teammates .If we at least maintain our place in the standings and have a good playoff there is still an optimistic future for this team. We just need the next Greek freek to drop into our lap..Lol
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I really hope Philly gives Lowry a huge offer in the off season. He could mentor a young Ben Simmons, and then move to SG where i think he could excel.
There are SO many decent point guards in the league right now, and the draft I heard is point heavy. I don't think it's in our best long term interest to ride with a 34 year old Lowry. Also I think Delon Wright is going to be a god damn beauty.
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Hurricane_Herm wrote: View PostI really hope Philly gives Lowry a huge offer in the off season. He could mentor a young Ben Simmons, and then move to SG where i think he could excel.
There are SO many decent point guards in the league right now, and the draft I heard is point heavy. I don't think it's in our best long term interest to ride with a 34 year old Lowry. Also I think Delon Wright is going to be a god damn beauty.9 time first team all-RR, First Ballot Hall of Forum
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