Here is his bio page from nba.com: http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_blount/...x.html?nav=page If Blount leaves the Celtics at seasons end, like he's indicated he might, what do other teams fans think he is worth in open market? He's having the best season of his career right now: 10/7 per game and is #2 in FG% for the league. Plus, he's a 7 footer.
I am unsure, to be honest. Personally I think he will get offered reasonable money simply because he has size and has shown an ability of late to play very good basketball. However I wonder if he fits into the Michael Olowokandi and Erick Dampier category - playing good basketball in their contract year. Obviously Dampier has suddenly come good on a consistent basis now that his deal is up, just like Olowokandi did. I don't know enough about Blount's attitude and work ethic to make a true judgement, but I would be slightly skeptical. That said, he will get the money because he has size and has shown the ability to put up good numbers. That is invaluable in today's NBA as a center.
He's defintely going to be pursued by alot of teams if infact Boston does not resign him, he's a solid 7 foot center who can run the floor or play in the half court. He also is likely to finish 2nd overall in field goal percentage this season which I'm sure will interest alot of teams around the league. As for his market value, I'd expect a similar contract to the one Rasho Nesterovic received from the Spurs in the offseason last year. I believe it was a 6 year 42 million dollar contract, which breaks down to about 7 million per season. Personally I would like to see him stay in Boston. They could resign him and Chris Mihm, than attempt to move Raef LaFrentz who makes around 10 million per season. It would certainly make alot more sense...
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">I believe it was a 6 year 42 million dollar contract, which breaks down to about 7 million per season.</div> Well, Most C's fans I've talked to seem to feel that he's not worth more than 5 mil a year(particularly until he proves that this season isn't a contract year explosion) <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Personally I would like to see him stay in Boston. </div> Seems to be the consensus right now, but who knows what Dannyboy has planned in the off-season. Moving Raef will be next to impossible. I'm betting that they leave him unprotected for the Expansion draft, but with Charlotte only able to spend 2/3 of it's cap the first year, there's no way they can use up a major chuck of thier payroll on a guy like Raef, who's not a game breaker. Unless Danny makes a deal for them to draft and release him, which would make Raef a FA, but I can't see what he'd be able to offer Charlotte for them to do that.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting hagrid:</div><div class="quote_post">Well, Most C's fans I've talked to seem to feel that he's not worth more than 5 mil a year(particularly until he proves that this season isn't a contract year explosion)</div> Mark Blount won't be in Boston next season if Danny is only willing to pay him 5 million a season. There are too many teams out there looking for a quality center and not enough bigmen to fill the need. Supply and Demand, it's as simple as that. Mark Blount and all quality centers for that matter are extremely rare, and that's why he's likely to receive that 7 million dollar a season type contract. Not to mention this is only Mark Blount's first season getting 20+ minutes, so who's to say that he's reached his full potential yet? <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">Unless Danny makes a deal for them to draft and release him, which would make Raef a FA, but I can't see what he'd be able to offer Charlotte for them to do that.</div> Yeah, that's what I was eluding to earlier. With the abundance of draft picks that Danny Ainge currently possess, I'm sure it wouldn't be too difficult for him to move Raef. Afterall I'm sure that's what the Bobcats are looking for, draft picks so they can aquire propsects with low salaries and still have enough cap to build a full roster. Seriously, What's to lose if they just simply cut him prior to the season, making him a free agent. They could receive draft picks, build a young team, and they wouldn't even have to pay Raef's salary. It would also help Boston because that erases Raef's 10 million+ season salary so they could pursue quality free agents this summer.
Mark Blount should go to a team like the Raptors, where he could get alot of playing time and to show what he has. he also could get the $ he wants and become one of the top centers in the league. the celtics should keep him cause he doesn't fit in good wit them. he should go to a team that needs a center.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Tomac54:</div><div class="quote_post">Mark Blount should go to a team like the Raptors, where he could get alot of playing time and to show what he has. he also could get the $ he wants and become one of the top centers in the league. the celtics should keep him cause he doesn't fit in good wit them. he should go to a team that needs a center.</div> I agree with him going to the raptors... but, you said give him the money he wants and he'll become a top centre in the league. NO, That would not happen, never will Mark BLount be ranked with the likes of Shaq daddy, never. But yes, I agree he should join the raptors where he can be a starter and get good minutes.
<div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">he should go to a team that needs a center.</div> LOL. That would be the Celtics. Anyways, If you look at player rankings in the terms of a multi-tiered system, Mark Blount will likely never be better than Upper-Middle Tier. He will never break into that Upper Tier, in which resides the elite of the league.
the celts might resign him for a couple years, which would be smart because he gives them some muscle on the offensive boards and can play defense decently well.
The Celt's have Mihm also as a restricted FA, but I don't know if Blount wants to return to Boston, I read him complaining a litle before about the uncertainty in their, with Ainge making all the changes and all. Also next year Raef should be back too, thats a lot of C-F's on the team. Celtics should leave him so the Raptors can have a center too, common be nice.
Mihm isnt very good, but Blount has definetely contributed, and i live in Boston and i havent read that hes unhappy.
Blount has gone back and forth on what he wants. He was very vocal about his discontent regarding the Cleveland trade and some old friends currently being elsewhere. Last I read, his agent was quoted in the Globe as saying that Blount wants to stay in Boston and the he was talking with management.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting hagrid:</div><div class="quote_post">Here is his bio page from nba.com: http://www.nba.com/playerfile/mark_blount/...x.html?nav=page If Blount leaves the Celtics at seasons end, like he's indicated he might, what do other teams fans think he is worth in open market? He's having the best season of his career right now: 10/7 per game and is #2 in FG% for the league. Plus, he's a 7 footer.</div> he is a very decent center and has improved each of his two years in boston he will probable recieve the same amount of money that clevland paid kevin ollie to play point for them they are both players who are consistant and you know what your gona get from them blount is not much of an out spoken guy but a very decent roll player that you would want if you are planning on making a quality team kind of a PJ Brown type player
Blount has improved in the last 3 years.....went away and came back improved.. But, as I say this, Mark is playing on the C's that are rebuilding......Any Ctr with the improvements that Mark has had will 'Shine'........and a bad team. My words to Mark is - stay in Boston - you'll get eaten alive next year on a good team....... you can build up your expertise with the C's as they do it in the years to come!
From what I have heard Mark is going to Orlando for sure. There are two options for Boston, they could just let him go or do a sign and trade with Orlando for Drew Gooden but they will have to give thier first rounder as well. Blount wont rake in more than 4.5 when its all settled. Boston wont spend more than 3.5 on him cause Ainge really thinks Raef is coming back strong and I agree, Raef is a very solid player, if he gets healthy he could do a lot of damege in the EAST
He's approaching 30, and a career year for him has produced 10pts, 7rebs and 1.5blks. I think he's worth 3yr or 4yr for $12million and will be picked up by the HEAT. His son lives near the AAA i've read.
MIami and Orlando fans can forget about Blount now. WIth OB's hiring in Philly, They instantly jump to the front of the line for places he's going to be looking at.
this is a tough one to guess. as a couple of guys said. it may just be he has decide to put alot more hard work in due to it being the last year of his contract.... tho 10/7 are pretty good numbers..... and ive seen players earning more then $5-$7 million getting alot worse numbers then that...
Well, those who have seen the Celtics/Pacers series are pretty much seeing the <u>Real</u> Mark Blount. He's a guy who is heavily dependant on his teammates to get him offensive opportunities and at present, has completely disappeared for the C's. The MLE is looking more and more like what Blount's worth,IMO. Nothing more, although someone will probably pay him more anyways.
