Dr. KnOiTaLL;1731124 wrote:See, LeBron spoke specifically about several of these guys being a key to their success this year. The reason being that they have championship experience, are great locker/team room guys. Not to mention, they really don't make any money. Jones and Marion make the veteran's minimum ($1,448,490 for 10+ years experience), Perkins is only making $434,547, and Miller is only making $2,732,000. For the minimal amount that these guys cost, you really aren't going to find many better pieces than them at the minimal cost. Not saying we won't/shouldn't let some of them leave, just saying that it would be foolish to kick them all to the curb for the small price we have to pay to keep them.

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robj55;1731127 wrote:I agree but not for 15 million a year, that's way too much unless the salary cap is going up THAT much. I don't know the exact numbers.

Commander of Awesome;1731125 wrote:Bring all back, pay the $80 mil luxury cap, IDGAF. TT is a guy that's gotten better over his 4 yrs, elite rebounder, great lockerroom guy, durable, what more do you want? Just like in baseball where I'd never get rid of pitching, I'll never give up size in the NBA.

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sleeper;1731132 wrote:I don't think they really add any value honestly. The whole "veteran leadership" is irrelevant when you have a guy like LBJ on the team. I'd rather have a bench full of young prospects than a bunch of old dudes eating the bench.

Dr. KnOiTaLL;1731139 wrote:Hold on here... so you are saying LeBron's feelings that they are an integral factor in their success is, in fact, irrelevant? That's shocking, because I was pretty sure that you would jump off a bridge if LeBron told you he'd lead you to the promised land!

sleeper;1731144 wrote:I think Lebron says all the right things but I think he was more wanting the players on the team because they are friends.

robj55;1731123 wrote:I agree they should keep TT, but 15 million for a role player is laughable, unless the salary cap is going to go up that much to where it's only about 10 million under the old cap.

sleeper;1731090 wrote:It's the home court that's the biggest advantage but I don't see anyone on their team that can legitimately guard Lebron James.

The Cavs bread and butter right now, and as expected, is to use Lebron James to create space for the team to rain down 3 pointers. Having TT peaking and being a beast on the offensive glass only makes it easier to put up more points. Again, not sure how the Warriors have a snow balls chance in hell of stopping that.

Footwedge;1731149 wrote:One can argue he is the number 2 MVP on this team.

ernest_t_bass;1731151 wrote:LBJ
Kyrie

Who's arguing about TT being #2? Oh, foot wedge? Never mind.

DeyDurkie5;1731131 wrote:No shit rob, hence why we are talking about those numbers for TT.

sleeper;1731133 wrote:$15M a year won't be a max deal, but you're kidding yourself if you don't think he's a top tier role player. Guys like this are needed to win championships and he's worth the cash.

Laley23;1731165 wrote:It is not our money, and the Cavs can get it done within the rules, so if Gilbert is fine with the taxes, why not?? If it's not about money (ie, he won't cause you to be able to NOT sign others), give him what he wants.

robj55;1731166 wrote:That's the point, don't handcuff yourself by giving a role player near max dollars. If you can get away with paying him what he wants and what the market dictates then do so.

Mulva;1731168 wrote:I think another team would be insane to give Thompson a max.

But the cavs are going to be maxed out regardless assuming love sticks around. If the options are overpaying to keep him or letting him walk and having no money to sign anyone else anyway it isn't a hard decision to make.

Mulva;1731168 wrote:I think another team would be insane to give Thompson a max.

But the cavs are going to be maxed out regardless assuming love sticks around. If the options are overpaying to keep him or letting him walk and having no money to sign anyone else anyway it isn't a hard decision to make.

Laley23;1731167 wrote:I guess my point is, I don't see signing him to more than he is worth having any effect on the Cavs ability to sign others. On the surface yes, but you mid level exception, trades, etc. There are ways to get who you want...you just have to be willing to pay. If Gilbert is willing to pay, who cares...sign Tristan. It for sure won't effect the current roster (everyone can return no matter what I think). It would only effect adding another bench player. In that case, I'm not worried. Get a mid level exception, trade Hayward and free up space. Whatever. It would all work out.

SportsAndLady;1731170 wrote:I really don't think Love resigns in Cleveland. He wants to be in LA. Just a gut feeling.


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