franchise3 wrote:
So he's worth 5.6 but not worth 8?
The thing with Ariza is, he's young. His O is improving, can knock down the 3 ball, and is a lengthy defender.
Sure he benefited playing with Kobe, but these are the type of guys you give the dough too. Young dudes showing their potential. Plus he basically won the Lakers the 'ship with his scoring bunches.
I'd feel slighted too if I was him. MLE is a low ball offer.
For a team that doesn't care about the luxuary tax, making draft day deals and getting money back and then only offering your guy the MLE, LA, you're better than that.
