It was evident last year that Portland really needed a player like Hibbert. I'm not so excited about becoming a "defensive juggernaught" though, because LA has played next to some very good defensive centers in his career, and did not distinguish himself on that end of the floor. But at least he'll get his wish on being an outside softie player. He always complains in the media if he's forced to play inside too much.
So... with some of the moves being made back East.... Does anyone think those moves will effect Indy's decision on Hibbert? And if so.... for better or for worse (for Portland's chances of acquiring Hibbert)?
I see a lot of money being thrown around. Unless Indy is rebuilding and playing the future FA mkt (which they aren't), I think it will be easier to match given some of these contract numbers that are being thrown around.
Yeah I've been saying all along. There's no way that Indy doesn't match. Even via S&T. It will take Roy saying he wants to be in PDX and us throwing some assets their way to have any chance, and even then, the odds are slim. We have a better chance at Gordon, and NO said from the outset they would match all offers for him.
We all need a girl to ride/place to stay when we're down south. With Mrs. HCP in OR, it's like a home away from home.
I would like Hibbert but most likely Indiana will match. The bigger question is what player/players are they going to get ride of to be able to afford Hibbert?
I still don't think they'll match. It is odd that we know nothing about the finances involving George Hill's 5-year deal, though. Indy can't offer Hibbert a 5 year deal now, and without knowing the dollars of Hill's contract, it makes things complicated. Does anybody know the terms of Hill's contract, in terms of money? It's a fairly relevant topic right now. They offered him for 5 years, so I have to assume that it's for more than the MLE, because he's only and could get more money as a UFA in 4 years, if his career continues progressing as it has thus far. PGs have a higher ceiling for salaries later in their careers, at least in terms of the current NBA.
