That point is not supported by the notion that 28 points on 21 shots is bad. Because it isn’t bad, it’s pretty good.
Is THT a Longterm Piece?
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Release the Kraken
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His least efficient game recently, understandable though with the reigning DPOY Smart covering him.
33 people probably want to change their vote
Coach Ellis
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Stylistically, THT reminds me of Earl “The Pearl” Monroe with the wide, loose dribble and multiple spin moves in his arsenal. I’ve been extremely happy with his development this year. Would love to see him opt-in, and get serious about sculpting himself into the type of athlete he can potentially be. If he comes back in the best shape of his life, cut and hungry I could see him being a difference maker for the Jazz.
THT is averaging about 34 pts and 7 asts in his last 3 games. He's not always efficient, but it's hard to say he isn't productive.
At this point you may hope he ipta out so you don't have to max him afterr he averages 30-10-10 next season.
At this point he is becoming a for sure opt out. This should be interesting to see how much we value him and how much he values us. It sucks that he is unrestricted so we can't just let it play out and match. It seems like the pacers and possibly the rockets are the 2 teams that may come after him.
Jaanipoeg
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Not much cap space available this off-season to throw contacts at him, but the Houstons and SAS don't have much else to throw money at.
Super happy for him with how he's played. Would be fine with hitting on a $45M/4 contact, but I'm always nervous of players that play below their contract and then have a big end of their contract year. IDK. Crazy he's still only 22.
Super happy for him with how he's played. Would be fine with hitting on a $45M/4 contact, but I'm always nervous of players that play below their contract and then have a big end of their contract year. IDK. Crazy he's still only 22.
I think he will get more than that. I really wouldn’t be surprised to see a team like Indiana throw a 4/60M offer at him.
The last time THT played himself into a raise, he got worse and knee-capped the Lakers.
I would be extremely wary of signing him long term unless it’s roughly what he’s getting paid now. I just don’t trust him. We have yet to see him perform in a winning context where he isn’t dominating the ball in the most aggressive tank-off in franchise history.
I would be extremely wary of signing him long term unless it’s roughly what he’s getting paid now. I just don’t trust him. We have yet to see him perform in a winning context where he isn’t dominating the ball in the most aggressive tank-off in franchise history.
This.
Jaanipoeg
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Yeah, $45M/4 was more the range that I'd feel comfortable with rn.
It's not often that there is a very attainable 22 year old with high upside available for that bottom feeders with space. Definitely a tempting thought. I'm just too worried he play like talentless Horton Tucker again, but maybe I'm too much a skeptic
YoungJefe
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Ultimately they were able to trade him for Pat Bev and then trade Pat Bev for Bamba so his salary was an asset. I’m not a huge fan of him either but having solid young players on reasonable deals helps a lot with trades.
Tremendous Upside
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You never know. It only takes one dumb GM. But in general, THT's "market" is just a mirage. Teams can see that he's a tank commander with a bright green light. He wouldn't be allowed to dominate the ball and jack up turnaround stepback 3's early in the clock anywhere else. Same situation Sexton had in Cleveland. He had no suitors even with gaudy counting stats.
THT is living the dream though.
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THT as a fireball off the bench, and in limited starter minute as an injury replacement, is a great fit. We need a guy with a little nasty that can do a bit of everything, and for that to be our main bench guy, or 7th man at least, would be great. I really think he will get some attention around the league though, so we may not be able to keep him. But I would absolutely NOT hold him up as our starting PG and primary ball handler. I think he gets tunnel vision too often and plays out of control too often, and doesn't look at setting up Lauri enough. He makes me think of the Joker from Dark Knight, he just does stuff, and is smart and skilled enough to turn that stuff into decent plays fairly regularly, but he isn't focused enough to run the whole show on a contender. If we are going to contend, he could absolutely be the spark off the bench that every top team needs, but I cannot see him at the starter on a team that is really going to contend. We still need to really find that guy, but I would be very happy to keep THT in that bench role longer term. Who knows he may improve to the point that he can be that starting PG we need, but he isn't right now.
The Thriller
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I like him off the bench on an affordable deal with Dwill’s nutritionist. I’d hate to depend on him, overpay him, and risk him becoming lazy, gaining weight, and be an albatross on our franchise. I’m impressed that he’s been so productive this year. I’m skeptical that he can keep it up during a non-contract year.