I'll give credit where credit is due, a thread was started over on realgm bringing this up... But I really like the thought of Jason Terry as a vet mentor on the blazers for the next couple of years. I haven't put a lot of thought into it because I don't really see the Mavs letting him go (as a fan favorite who can shoot and play good D), but Terry's always been a high character guy (right?), I like his age and contract (as far as letting Bayless/Rudy have a bigger role as he fades out), and he's Martell's cousin right? We've had fairly good luck with Seattle guys so far you know (though i'm not advocating for Nate Robinson). If we could move Blake and just straight up absorb Terry (and take the cap hit) I'd like it a lot. I'd even go Blake/Outlaw for Terry actually. And I think Terry (as a shoot-first Arizona guard) would be the right guy to teach Bayless the ropes if anyone is. draft Beabois with the #24 and sign Mcdyess Terry/Bayless/Beabois Roy/Fernandez Webster/Batum Aldridge/Mcdyess/Freeland Oden/Pryzbilla What would it take to get Terry from Dallas?
I think that Jason Terry is a perfect version of Steve Blake. I still think we need a real point guard though. Andre Miller or bust.
The only problem with this trade, is that Dallas would have to agree to it, and that wouldn't ever happen. Cuban isn't one of those guys looking to save money. Terry was one of their 3 most valuable players.
I think we should stick to Nash and Curry. Best option. If we have anything left over, we can pursue Iggy!
What about Blake/Outlaw for Terry/#22 We would be using our cap flexibility, but still have around 5 million left over (Terry makes about the same as Blake/Outlaw). He could bring for us everything Blake does, with more experience, D, and court vision, and more than pick up the scoring of Travis. His money would come off the books as Rudy/Oden/Bayless/Batum got new deals. with the 22/24 we could grab Beaubois/Claver and stash em or other good prospects.
I think the Mavs would laugh at that deal. If we included Rudy they wouldn't laugh as much. But I don't think they'd even do that deal.
Let me put it this way: If Jason Terry were already on our team and did the things he does I'd be pretty reluctant to get rid of him and look for somebody else, but the idea of trading for him (depending on what it would take in trade) just doesn't get me all that excited. Maybe I'm wrong here, but I'm pretty sure this team has enough jump shooters and a dearth of playmakers outside of Brandon -- maybe that actually is the best configuration for a Blazers backcourt (Brandon the defacto point, and the point the defacto shooting guard) but if we're going to trade for a point who likes to catch and shoot and play both guard spots I think I'd rather put my energy into going after a guy like Hinrich so I can get the shooting and the defense.
Jason Terry is to the Mavs what Travis Outlaw is to us, they mean more (and are viewed as more valuable) to their respective teams than to other teams around the league
I wouldn't mind having Terry for his offense, but his defense is pretty terrible. He'll be 32 and will be making a lot of money. In the end, I don't think he's the answer we're looking for. I wish there was some defensive-minded PG out there who can also shoot 3s pretty well.
I think Terry's just as good of a defender as Hinrich, and brings along a lot more of the playmaker skills and vet experience. I really like the age, because as he fades out, Rudy/Bayless etc come into their own. I don't particularly like the thought of bringing any big name guys under the age of 28 in personally (unless they'd be an awesome fit with our core - Hinrich doesn't qualify)
Terry shoots the ball every time he touches it and is not much of a playmaker or defender. IMO Hinrich is a way better fit.
With all due respect what exactly are you basing this "he's as good of a defender as Hinrich" business? Terry has a career defensive rating of 114 points per 100 possessions, Hinrich has a career defensive rating of 107 points per 100 possessions and with just the eye test I know Hinrich is a much more committed and active defender. As for the so-called playmaking ability of Terry, he doesn't really have any; he's a spot up 3 point shooter, Hinrich isn't necessarily a pure point guard either but he runs the pick and roll pretty well and he'll be 29 next year, so I'm not really sure how that breaks your "big name under 28" rule -- and it's only my opinion, but I think he'd fit in just fine with this group, especially with his ability to play both guard spots.
I'd love to get either one of Hinrich or Terry, if we can get either one for cheap. I'd think Kirk would be an easier target as cap relief would be more valuable to their owner.
While Hinrich likely defends the bigger guards better, I think we would find Terry's defense on speedier guys and his edge in quickness and experience on Hinrich much more appealing. Here's where I found he's a good defender and can run the point well: From Draftexpress.com posted 1 year ago
