Nic Batum Contract Status......

I know that Nic's agent and representatives were in town today to meet with the Blazers' brass. All quiet as of now, wonder how it went?

 

I though meeting was scheduled for later today? they met Sunday?

 

Hopefully we didn't kill our cap space for Nic. I like the kid and all, but he's a role player.

 

THANK U MM! Was just gonna post that. Who cares if we lose another bench player that is streaky.

 

With most coaches, you don't have to guess at how much to pay for potential, for a player going into his 5th year. Any other coach has already brought out the player's potential 100%.

McMillan has cost Paul Allen millions of dollars in unrealized potential.

 

Nic is hardly streaky. When he gets minutes, he produces: http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/players/4487/gamelog;_ylt=AoJ4yKpIQeTpa6uCiczTjqPkPaB4

That is the markings of a starter.

 

really, who is more streaky, Batum or Wallace?

 

When I look at this thread I cant help but wonder if Batum were on another team and about to become a free agent how many people would be all over saying we need to get this guy?

 

Guy is only 23 and is always being asked for by other teams when the trade rumors are swirling. I don't consider him another streaky bench player. When he gets minutes, I think he produces.

 

I dunno, when Tayshaun Prince was 23 did fans clamor for him?

My point is that I wouldn't use this as much of a barometer for measuring the true value of a player, because most fans are stupid and focus on getting a guy who can put up a shitload of points, neglecting the other things a player does (like defense, passing, etc.)

 

How many would say it if he were overpaid though?

 

MM, what do you think he should get. Unfortunately you have to take in shit contracts like the one Afflalo just got. I believe he is getting better and have no beef over paying a bit to keep him. He is my favorite Blazer, so I admit I am biased, but I believe he has a brought future and 7 years younger then Wallace.

 

I'd like to see 5 years 37.5 million. Back loaded would be great because of our contracts. Can they even go 5 years anymore?

 

Well whether you want to or not you have to look at market value and when you factor in comparables, age and potential I dont think it crazy to think that he will get 8-10 mil.

 

I think we will have to give him around 9 to keep him. Looking around the league, I think that isn't that bad. I think the team that has his Bird rights can give him 5 years. Could be totally wrong.

 

9 is too much


Here is a great article on salaries and Nic
http://www.blazersedge.com/2012/1/1...-away-still-no-meetings-set-for-nicolas-batum

 

I think giving him 9 mil is bad, IMO. I think he is a 6-8 mil per type player so far. I'm tired of our team giving money on possible talent. He may very well be a 9 mil, maybe even a 10-11 mil type player; but until he proves he can be consistent on a seasonable basis; we can't give in to high dollar demands.

 

I think it's only 4 years, but I could be wrong. I thought I remember reading they took a year off the Bird and the regular contracts. So is it 4 years Bird and 3 years reg?

 

Teams overpay players because the chance of them obtaining a similar quality player in FA is less likely.

With someone like Batum, overpaying for his current production isn't a bad gamble.

 

If there ever was a way to get a free agent like Batum; I don't think you have to pay 9 mil per. I think you can find someone at his talent level and even more experienced for that price.