OT: Thompson signed by Cavs 5 years $82 million

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  1. KingSpeed

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    That's a helluva lot of money to pay a bench player who will be competiting for time with Varejao.
     
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    I'm good with Ed Davis
     
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    Epic tax bill for an average PF.
     
    craigehlo, Oct 21, 2015
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    LeBron made them cave. Same agent for him as Thompson.

    The guy probably averages max 22 minutes a game next year.
     
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    Ed Davis is better than TT.. At worse hes equal with him for the fraction of the cost
     
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    I wouldn't be surprised if Meyers got something close to this by seasons end
     
    BlazerDuckSeahawkFan94, Oct 21, 2015
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    He can really play in NBA2K16 thats for sure!
     
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    If Meyers is still ONLY a spot up shooting offensive player and he hasnt even close to improved on his back to the basket game, I would be so against giving Meyers that..
     
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    HE'S GONNA GET THAT RAEF LA FRENTZ MONEY
     
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    with the cap going up again next yr and a lot of teams with capspace then, it makes me wonder if we should try to extend Meyers now at 7-8 mil per yr for 3-4 years?
     
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    If Legend is that dumb to sign for that now, I dunno if I want him on my team. I think he's going to end up getting paid ridiculous cheddar. Did you see what some of these guys this offseason? Bench players are getting close to what was max a few years ago now.
     
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    I think he'd take 4 for 40
     
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    yet we got guys like Aminu and Davis for reasonable contracts and Meyers while "improved" has still not really shown us or anyone what he can do for a full season - so there is risk both ways at this time so maybe he "might" bite on a 3-4 yr deal
     
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    Thompson
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    Hey, I'm all for getting players as "cheap" as possible. I think ML could be convinced to take something now and leave some money on the table, rather than taking the risk of injury, not developing, etc. I'd love to see us make something happen now because I think it would like favor the org. I just don't expect it.
     
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    If he proves he's worth it fine. I'm still not sure Meyers can be a big minute all around player. I would only extend him now if it's lass than 10mil per
     
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    If Batum was given 11M a year for 4 years based more on potential than results, Leonard will get at least that. And possibly more if he has even a halfway decent season.
     
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    I'm fine with paying Meyers more money if he still shows he has that potential. We've never seen him play regular minutes. We have oogles of cap room so we can use it next year on players who are paid market value. I don't want us to be stuck with an overpaid contract for a player whose never been in the rotation.

    I could easily see the Blazers a month into the season decide the team is better with Aminu or Harkless as the primary power forward. Both are excellent defenders and mobile. If that happens Meyers will be splitting center minutes with Plumlee, Davis, and time at backup PF. Harkless will be a restricted free agent next summer when CJ will be eligible for an extension.

    If Meyers accepts a cheap extension fine get it done. That would give him protection for injuries or poor play. If he wants the most money he needs to accept some risk and prove his value in a larger role.
     
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    TT/Davis have nearly identical numbers/advanced numbers.

    Ah, to be best friends with LeBron.
     
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    Thompsons ability to defend small players and switch all pick and rolls was huge in the playoffs. He's younger as well. I like Davis on his contract much more than the overpaid Tristian but don't believe they are comparable talents.
     
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