Lin to the Raptors a good idea? Lin Raptors Plan B? (168)

[slhy]

Lin isn't better than Calderon, but is he better than Bayless or any potential 1 we could draft this year? That's the more interesting question. I'd love to see him here and I think he's worth the MLE. But he'd be here backing up Jose for the time being. If in another year or two Lin progresses to the point where Calderon is expendable, then great, we have a PG for years to come. If not, no biggie.

As someone mentioned, the MLE really isn't that much money. Look at who signed for the MLE this season: Josh McRoberts, Chris Wilcox, Shane Battier. These aren't exactly breaking the bank type players.

I also don't get this "two-superstars" argument. Yes, the sample size is small, but Lin played his best basketball when Melo and Stat were injured. Then A'mare came back and he turned into more of a playmaker. Then Melo came back and he turned into... well, that was the end of Linsanity.

I'm just saying, it's odd people think the two "All-Stars" made Lin better, when in fact he pretty clearly played worse after their returns. This would reflect badly on him except... his team also happened to be winning when he was playing well, and losing when he wasn't.

[Puffer]

Lin other words, you're ambivalent?

[Apollo]

Now that we all know he's not Linvincible it will be Linteresting to see how people's opinion of him might change after he remains out of the public eye for a little while.

[SweetRiverBaines]

Probably posted elsewhere, but here is a somewhat interesting article on the contract Lin can be offered, the potential $$$ to be made from overseas/worldwide revenues by such a signing and the possibility this could happen with the Raps:

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/...remy-lin-story

[NoPropsneeded]

Lin has shown that he is not a scrub. He isn't an all-star, or a franchise player (might be someday, who knows) but he has shown the ability to produce as a starter. His performance last night was not great, but his performance against Toronto on two other occasions has been. I would say he has shown he belongs on an NBA team and can handle starters minutes. That puts him in pretty elite category.

Would I want him in Toronto? Not my first choice, but I am sure he could produce after the teams talent upgrade next year. Would I give up a lot to get him? No.

Puffer you need to stop puffing them drugs. Lin is not a franchise player he's no where close to a franchise player. He will be lucky to make 1 all star game as a reserve

[ReubenJRD]

Lin has shown that he is not a scrub. He isn't an all-star, or a franchise player (might be someday, who knows) but he has shown the ability to produce as a starter. His performance last night was not great, but his performance against Toronto on two other occasions has been. I would say he has shown he belongs on an NBA team and can handle starters minutes. That puts him in pretty elite category.

Would I want him in Toronto? Not my first choice, but I am sure he could produce after the teams talent upgrade next year. Would I give up a lot to get him? No.

I don't want him. He's still a project in progression mode, but we have similar player to him in Jerryd Bayless who is much better IMO.
Lin is overrated, people think he is going to be some NBA all-star, IMO, I don't see him being more than a starter putting up average numbers like a 12-8. Especially with the players he's with, it's bound to happen.

I like Lin's work ethic, but I don't see it fitting this team, and people overrate his defensive abilities as well. He's just soooo average. His potential IMO is fairly high, but not one where it would turn him into a superstar.

[Puffer]

Lin has shown that he is not a scrub. He isn't an all-star, or a franchise player (might be someday, who knows) but he has shown the ability to produce as a starter. His performance last night was not great, but his performance against Toronto on two other occasions has been. I would say he has shown he belongs on an NBA team and can handle starters minutes. That puts him in pretty elite category.

Would I want him in Toronto? Not my first choice, but I am sure he could produce after the teams talent upgrade next year. Would I give up a lot to get him? No.

[Red and White]

As much as I do not think Lin would work in Toronto/does not deserve MLE, you can not sum him up after last nights game.

Last nights game just showed that he is still somewhat un proven. You can not throw money at guys who are not proven. If you do you are setting yourself up for disappointment.

I like Lin. He is hardworking and has done some great stuff on the court, but I dont see him in Toronto nor do I want to see it.

[ReubenJRD]

Hahahahaha, Jeremy Lin got shut down by Jose Calderon. Shut this thread down..

[NoPropsneeded]

After tonight's win you understand now. Jeremy lin is overhyped, he is going to average at best

[Pele]

Please stop this thread, I'm embarrassed I even started it.

[IROR]

if the raps could get him for Bayless money next year, why not have him back up Caldy?

[Apollo]

Since when was MLE high end?

Since it's the most anyone can offer? And I don't know what you're getting at by bringing weak cars into this. I wouldn't waste my money on one of those, I'm a truck guy.

Your main argument was that he is a bad PG who will falter in high pressure situations. I was the one who brought up sample size.

No, my main arguement is that based on past experience you're asking to get hosed by jumping all over Lin in this short amount of time. He has flags and he's not going to have enough time to dispel those flags in this small sample size.

[Puffer]

Interesting Comparison:

http://bit.ly/GI8phD

Thanks for the link. I don't believe I have seen this site before.

[Quirk]

Interesting Comparison:

http://bit.ly/GI8phD