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Long post. Sorry.
There's definitely not anything flawless about it, but given our need at the 1 alongside his experience with the team's coach and players - albeit brief - he, considering what we know, is a PG that can contribute and learn as a Knick.
So often we hear those that advocate building with youth. This, to me, is precisely that. And considering the awesome luck involved, we have a chance to do what seemed so utterly impossible after the LBJ sweepstakes clear out. Now, to add to that stroke of non-Knick-like luck, we have Jason Kidd to help him through it all.
In regard to injury, sure, maybe he doesn't have the mettle to endure a full season. If he doesn't, he'll hardly be one in a million, and the unpredictability of injuries (freak occurrence or otherwise) shouldn't dictate whether or not he's a suitable PG. If anyone disagrees with that, would they then be forced to say that Iman Shumpert is unsuitable for a similar contract when the time comes? I'm sure there are those who consider Shump's worth/game more valuable than Lin's.
If we had drafted a rookie last year that produced what Lin did in the absence of our MAX stars, we'd all be erupting at the schlong if he were not extended. He's only one year removed from Rubio as a pro, and has probably had an equivalent amount of PT.
Considering that money aint a thang here, I can't see the concerns outweighing the advantages from a basketball perspective YET.
We'll know very soon what Jeremy Lin's worth, and if things don't work out with him as a team member/individual because of injury, capability, continuity, whatever, we'll be able to trade him for what he is, not what he does or doesn't do.
Sure there are concerns, but there has to be at least an equivalent of things to be optimistic about.
Not pointing the finger at you here, Lord Hoyle, but I'd be very interested to see what Knick players have to say to Lin's detractors.
Especially those that say they'd prefer Felton, Billups and Ramon f'ing Sessions.
I'd say there is an argument against thecontract looking at it from a basketball perspective only. He has 1/2 a year of real NBA experience, and while he put up good numbers, there is the turnover issue, injury problem, and a lot of question marks. Worst case scenario you could see a guy whose body can't take a full NBA season at the minutes the knicks were playing him.
However, if barrea is worth 4/19mil, calderon is worth 5/45 mil, conley 5/40mil, afflalo 5/40, etc...4/30 might not be too bad given his potential to be the glue for this team.
Then there is the whole Linsanity factor....He is a $$$$ machine for the Knicks, who will get back every dollar they pay in luxury tax on him as long as he can stay as the starting point guard (they will do everything in their power to keep him there). It's not just the Knicks... he would bring in cash for any team that he is on, since his fans are loyal to him. I would bet almost anything that if the Knicks wanted to move Lin after signing this contract, but before the luxury tax penalty kicks in, plenty of teams under the cap would take the 2/20 million option, and not look back. Bottom line is this contract situation isn't a huge risk/deal.
There's definitely not anything flawless about it, but given our need at the 1 alongside his experience with the team's coach and players - albeit brief - he, considering what we know, is a PG that can contribute and learn as a Knick.
So often we hear those that advocate building with youth. This, to me, is precisely that. And considering the awesome luck involved, we have a chance to do what seemed so utterly impossible after the LBJ sweepstakes clear out. Now, to add to that stroke of non-Knick-like luck, we have Jason Kidd to help him through it all.
In regard to injury, sure, maybe he doesn't have the mettle to endure a full season. If he doesn't, he'll hardly be one in a million, and the unpredictability of injuries (freak occurrence or otherwise) shouldn't dictate whether or not he's a suitable PG. If anyone disagrees with that, would they then be forced to say that Iman Shumpert is unsuitable for a similar contract when the time comes? I'm sure there are those who consider Shump's worth/game more valuable than Lin's.
If we had drafted a rookie last year that produced what Lin did in the absence of our MAX stars, we'd all be erupting at the schlong if he were not extended. He's only one year removed from Rubio as a pro, and has probably had an equivalent amount of PT.
Considering that money aint a thang here, I can't see the concerns outweighing the advantages from a basketball perspective YET.
We'll know very soon what Jeremy Lin's worth, and if things don't work out with him as a team member/individual because of injury, capability, continuity, whatever, we'll be able to trade him for what he is, not what he does or doesn't do.
Sure there are concerns, but there has to be at least an equivalent of things to be optimistic about.
Not pointing the finger at you here, Lord Hoyle, but I'd be very interested to see what Knick players have to say to Lin's detractors.
Especially those that say they'd prefer Felton, Billups and Ramon f'ing Sessions.