It's a no brainer: Extend the kid cheaply. He's going to play well for us. If we need to trade him, that deal is so moveable.
Another small thing to consider -- I betcha the kid settles down and plays better once that option's picked up. He wouldn't have to worry about his immediate future anymore--it would allow him to just concentrate on playing ball, getting better and helping this team. I'm actually pleasantly surprised Shump's handling it well, being in limbo with his situation. Pick up the option and put the kid's mind at easy. It's a sound investment based on his ability and potential and for the amount of money we're talking about here.
if they dont pick it up he's an RFA at the end of the year? Or can they pick it up after the season?
fishmike wrote:if they dont pick it up he's an RFA at the end of the year? Or can they pick it up after the season?
I think the. We risk losing him to Anither team like we lost Lin and Cope
Multiple sources are saying the Knicks won't be picking up his option:
http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/knicks-w...
I guess they have their reasons. Hopefully Shane stays focused and doesn't let this affect him. Having Shumpert going through a similar situation should help him. Both of these young men need to stay focused and perform. The better they play the better their financial future becomes. Incentive to keep bringing it.
VDesai wrote:F500ONE wrote:VDesai wrote:F500ONE wrote:Stay the course, do not knee jerk into a signingLarkin needs to EARN his pay day
Playing 1 good game doesn't justify making a rash decision
There's no time to make anyone "earn" anything. You literally have to make the decision in like 6 hours. Given its $1.7mm in the grand scheme of the NBA that's not a lot to earn. The savings on the cap vs. the cap hold is about $1.1mm.
There is time, you make him prove he's a lock backup
And if that's the case Melo should have kept his $1.4mil
This is about principle, start making players earn their keep
Had we got blown out yesterday and he played so-so not sure this thread is created
There's no time there's literally a deadline today. If you wait and he plays well he'll make 5 or 6 times the club option. Its better to pick up the option, because if he sucks, he only costs you an extra 1.1mm
That's only if he proves he's worth this value
You want to push chips on a thread being created sooner than later
"WE NEED CALDERON BACK NOW"
Finestrg wrote:Multiple sources are saying the Knicks won't be picking up his option:http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/knicks-w...
I guess they have their reasons. Hopefully Shane stays focused and doesn't let this affect him. Having Shumpert going through a similar situation should help him. Both of these young men need to stay focused and perform. The better they play the better their financial future becomes. Incentive to keep bringing it.
I had seen this yesterday, was hoping his solid outing last night would sway some opinions. The risk is about as minimal as it gets by picking up the option.
Finestrg wrote:Multiple sources are saying the Knicks won't be picking up his option:http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/knicks-w...
I guess they have their reasons. Hopefully Shane stays focused and doesn't let this affect him. Having Shumpert going through a similar situation should help him. Both of these young men need to stay focused and perform. The better they play the better their financial future becomes. Incentive to keep bringing it.
This is and always was the sodium in the salt
Finestrg wrote:Multiple sources are saying the Knicks won't be picking up his option:http://theknicksblog.com/knicks/knicks-w...
I guess they have their reasons. Hopefully Shane stays focused and doesn't let this affect him. Having Shumpert going through a similar situation should help him. Both of these young men need to stay focused and perform. The better they play the better their financial future becomes. Incentive to keep bringing it.
This is just stupid- the cap hold for a minimum player is $500,000, so by not picking up Larkin's option, we're only saving $1.2mil. Plus, worst comes to the worst and we needed that $1.2mil, we could easily trade him.
By not picking up his option, it also lessens his trade value by the trade deadline- so even if he plays really well, teams wouldn't part with much because the could just sign him outright as a FA.
Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.
Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
Nalod wrote:Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
By not picking up his option, he can't be used as trade fodder- why would anyone trade for him when he's a FA at the end of the year, AND you wouldn't have his bird rights.
smackeddog wrote:Nalod wrote:Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
By not picking up his option, he can't be used as trade fodder- why would anyone trade for him when he's a FA at the end of the year, AND you wouldn't have his bird rights.
Cuz he's not that good. He's Cap Fodder.
Not personal, I like the kid. But Phil likes his teams big.
NObody will trade for him, he is filler. He might turn out to be a decent player but not in NY.
Tyronne our and derek fisher were not big
count me as another: yes, no brainer.
This is essentially his rookie year... he was injured last year. He was also one of the best players on the only good UMiami team that I can remember.
If he doesn't fit the mold -- fine -- but pick up the option and trade him while he still has the promise of "upside potential"
Nalod wrote:Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
Smell the big picture grasshopper, smell it.
smackeddog wrote:Nalod wrote:Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
By not picking up his option, he can't be used as trade fodder- why would anyone trade for him when he's a FA at the end of the year, AND you wouldn't have his bird rights.
Good point.
Finestrg wrote:smackeddog wrote:Nalod wrote:Phish don't like midget players. Its a big mans game.Dude is trade fodder. Don't get mad, think big picture.
You can't see the big picture so just think it.
By not picking up his option, he can't be used as trade fodder- why would anyone trade for him when he's a FA at the end of the year, AND you wouldn't have his bird rights.
Good point.
A young PG with a cheap expiring contract for whom you would own earl bird rights isnt trade fodder?
The downside to this is he blows up and we lose a guy we could have had for less than $2mm. The NBA ALWAYS has a team willing to shell out cash for upside. ALWAYS. If Larkin shows he can impact the game someone will take a shot.
Whats puzzling to me about it is I would think we need cheap role players if we are going to add top heavy (expensive) players.
He may be small but it seems strange to limit our options on a sophmore PG.
why don't we have his bird rights? i thought that follows him like lin and novak
knicks1248 wrote:why don't we have his bird rights? i thought that follows him like lin and novak
I'm pretty sure we do but then some team is going to offer him $3mil per and we are going to lose him because we want to shed salary. Like we lost Lin & Cope
gunsnewing wrote:knicks1248 wrote:why don't we have his bird rights? i thought that follows him like lin and novak
I'm pretty sure we do but the. Some team is going to offer him $3mil per and we are going to lose him because we want to shed salary. Like we lost Lin & Cope
Yeah because if he played himself into a $3mil/yr contract
That extra $1mil and change is going to crumble the empire[rolling eyes]
Oh wait you could be on to something Dolan is
In counting pennies mode, but would he be if we're under the cap
