It's Over - Ne Deal for Gtime - RFA time

[trigg3r]

I am happy they didn't reach a deal that could have potentially hurt the Jazz down the road. Now we can really determine what he is worth and make the decision to match or not.

 

[sgjazzfan]

This makes so much sense for the Jazz to wait. It would have been nice to get Hayward at a low price, but it gives the Jazz so much more flexibility next offseason.

1. They get to see what Hayward can do as a starter and as a top offensive option. If he can shoot around 50/40/80 and average 18/5/5, then he will be borderline max player. Jazz will be happy to pay him if he proves he's worth it.

2. Jazz get to see what Kanter does this season, and will have a better idea of what they will have to extend him for.

3. The Jazz will get to see Burks in a much bigger role. If Kanter and Burks both play really well, then the Jazz might be choosing between Burks and Hayward as the SG of the future. They will also have a better idea of what they could keep him around for.

4. The Jazz will know who they have in the draft by then. If they get a top pick and get Wiggins/Parker or another wing, then they might be more willing to let Hayward go if the cost is too high, or maybe work out a trade on draft day if his price tag ends up too high.

This is a good deal for Hayward because he will have the chance to play himself into more money. It will be a risk, but might end up being worth it.

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Bro, you should get that head of yours checked out.


I'm seriously concerned.

Are you jumping at me, dawg?

 

[Ben10]

Good for Utah and good for Hayward. Utah didn't do anything stupid, like paying a role player all-star money and hoping he grows into it. And Hayward believes he is good enough for All-Star money and didn't settle.

Now the ball is in Hayward's court. Prove you are worth Favors money. Show the Jazz that you are worth that type of contract and the Jazz will pay you that money.

I have no problem paying a player what he is worth. I do have a problem overpaying for a player, and doing so because you deluded yourself into hoping he could be successful.

Nothing bad happened tonight. The Jazz protected themselves and Hayward did the same. If Hayward performs, he will get paid. If he doesn't, he won't. If he puts this team on his shoulder and shows the world it is his team, the Jazz will give him the team and the money he deserves. If he doesn't, he won't get it.

No biggie. It's all good. Time to get back to basketball.

This right here is exactly how I feel about it. Now Hayward has the chance to prove he is worth as much has he thinks he is.