Do we actually know any of the numbers involved? If he did turn down 6 million a year from Olshey then I'd say he's taking a helluva risk.
No; unless it is a benefit to Meyers I doubt they ever leak the info. Meyers agent can say considerable and try to imply it was $10mil + next summer regardless of what it actually was. Neil doesn't leak info and helps agents.
"I really love it here in Portland and look forward to working out something next summer. I want to be here long term." Meyers Leonard or LaMarcus Aldridge
Neil told himself last night thank you Myles for not taking the extension. Now I can get rid of you. If you see Myles minute decline guess what bye- bye.
Neil know he made a mistake 4 years ago drafting this kid and Myers made it easy for Neil by declining the extension. Yes he has improve over the years but not to the point where I would have him starting for me. Not to the point where I would give him 11 to 12 million a year. So my opinion is he will be traded before the end the season or Neil will not pick up his player option. To me the coach still can't trust him by fact he gave him 23 minutes last night that not starter minutes. I know Von not ready yet but look to see if he start playing more minutes in the game. He got 19 last night.
If Neil wanted to get rid of him he wouldn't have offered him an extension. I'm sure he's had ample opportunities to get rid of Meyers if that's what he wanted to do.
I don't know how much he was offer but I bet it wasn't 10 to 12 million range. If Myers believe he worth that much then let someone else pay him that price.
Leonard isn't our starter long term is he? As of now, you'd hope Vonleh is the guy who starts and plays big minutes.
In four games, Meyers has not come close to expectations (other than naysayer expectations). Being out rebounded by CJ (CJ with 21, Meyers with 19 - both have 3 offensive boards) Only about 16% of his rebounds are offensive (Ed, Mason, Aminu & Harkless all doing better on the offensive boards) 2 for 17 from 3pt land (.118) - I'm as old as a dinosaur fart and I can do better than that Being outscored by both Plumlee & Harkless - both of whom have fewer minutes played Matched in scoring by Ed Davis (our head offensive rebounder) and nearly matched by Crabbe who plays a much smaller part in the overall offensive scheme of things (or was supposed to anyway) I hope he improves but at this point, I'm not upset that he didn't agree to an extension. Gramps...
$11 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR FOR A PLAYER WHO AVERAGES LESS THAN 10PTS A GAME....... and does NOTHING else! HOLY SHIT!
With the cap making a huge jump this summer, Meyers was wise to wait right? Somebody will throw him a lot of money if we don't.
That. Is. Ridiculous. Probably by 2025, $25 million dollar contracts will be what the Ed Davis' of the world are making.
Possibly; depends what the Blazers offer was. What he ultimately gets will depend on his play and potential he displays this year; certainly a large gamble on his part. Less of a gamble if we didn't offer him much.
