Yeah, they are on a downward trajectory after getting the trophy. They are starting a pre rebuild around Jokic in the short term, trying to do a quick rebuild with new GM and coach to try and stay aloft. They likely feel Malone and the GM took them as far as they could, got a championship, and won't do it again. Trying to do a quick reshuffle in the hopes they don't have to a full rebuild.
No they don't, but they are going to keep him for now and try. MPJ will be moved this summer maybe even Murray, but Jokic will stay.
No doubt. They'll be trying to get him help for ages... Maybe if they can trade for enough draft picks and they draft well... But he probably doesn't have a ton of time left at this level.
I think those two things could happen many places. Would be like saying LeBron would pick Portland this summer to continue to be able to play and get paid.
I have no idea how to measure that. Nor doesn't it really address why Malone would want to come to Portland. I can see why Portland would want Malone. But to your point, if Portland isn't likely to pay him the most money and/or would be unhappy if they did, then even more reason the fit makes little sense.
I’ve always heard he’s a players coach. When you’re coaching professional ego’s though sometimes it can be hard not letting them buy they’re own hype
Malone would be a really good coach but not sure timing is right. What I mean is I think we are a few years away from being a good team and a coach like Malone tend to wear on players after a few years.
