Does Masai really have a strong relationship with him...enough to pull him away?
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rightsideup wrote: View PostDoes Masai really have a strong relationship with him...enough to pull him away?
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They certainly have a history.
But the gameplanning for 2021 can't rely on just Giannis coming. It's always a safer bet for a star to stay, unless they've already made noise asking for trades. But there's a huge free agent class in 2021, and so Giannis as a plan A makes sense, because there's a decent number of plan B's - all of whom can be chased at the same time if you take care of your cap situation, and even pitched on pairing with Giannis/each other if they agree to come.
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Let’s look at it from his point of view:
- organization with good/stellar reputation
- who just won the league
​​​​​​- led by a president with your nationality (Nigerian)
- who knew and was chasing you before you were drafted
- who just wants to win and has built a team to succeed now and in the future
​​​​​​- whose personal mission is spreading your sport in your home continent
- with a number two star from your neighbouring country (Siakam from Cameroon)
- in a city with the largest fan base from your second country (Greece) in the league
- with far more money and a far bigger market than your current club
- whose marketing is built around glorifying being outsiders in a US league
- in a league where the top stars feel more and more free to be ‘selfish’ in picking their club
We’ve got to be near the top of his list ...
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Kuh wrote: View PostLet’s look at it from his point of view:
- organization with good/stellar reputation
- who just won the league
​​​​​​- led by a president with your nationality (Nigerian)
- who knew and was chasing you before you were drafted
- who just wants to win and has built a team to succeed now and in the future
​​​​​​- whose personal mission is spreading your sport in your home continent
- with a number two star from your neighbouring country (Siakam from Cameroon)
- in a city with the largest fan base from your second country (Greece) in the league
- with far more money and a far bigger market than your current club
- whose marketing is built around glorifying being outsiders in a US league
- in a league where the top stars feel more and more free to be ‘selfish’ in picking their club
We’ve got to be near the top of his list ...
The Bucks just signed his brother. We would be able to offer less guaranteed money. If they stay, three of our key players will be near the end of their careers in two years. If not, we will have big holes to fill.
It's a nice dream to have but I wouldn't get your hopes up.
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DanH wrote: View PostThey certainly have a history.
But the gameplanning for 2021 can't rely on just Giannis coming. It's always a safer bet for a star to stay, unless they've already made noise asking for trades. But there's a huge free agent class in 2021, and so Giannis as a plan A makes sense, because there's a decent number of plan B's - all of whom can be chased at the same time if you take care of your cap situation, and even pitched on pairing with Giannis/each other if they agree to come.
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Kuh wrote: View PostLet’s look at it from his point of view:
- organization with good/stellar reputation
- who just won the league
​​​​​​- led by a president with your nationality (Nigerian)
- who knew and was chasing you before you were drafted
- who just wants to win and has built a team to succeed now and in the future
​​​​​​- whose personal mission is spreading your sport in your home continent
- with a number two star from your neighbouring country (Siakam from Cameroon)
- in a city with the largest fan base from your second country (Greece) in the league
- with far more money and a far bigger market than your current club
- whose marketing is built around glorifying being outsiders in a US league
- in a league where the top stars feel more and more free to be ‘selfish’ in picking their club
We’ve got to be near the top of his list ...
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I'd kinda prefer Raptors fans don't go the way of Lakers and Clippers fans, obsessing over another player's star with a kinda entitled attitude about it (not calling out anyone here, just an attitude I've seen from Raptors fans elsewhere). If things line up for Masai to make a pitch to Giannis, great. If not, 2021 is still a really good draft class that's worth clearing space for.
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