Lin signs with Nets

[Proudiddy]

3 yr/36M

 

 

[Proudiddy]

Honestly, that was cheaper than I expected and I think that's excellent value.  I wish we would've re-signed him because I don't see another fit that provides what he does to our team in the same position.

[nctarheel0619]

12 Mill per for him?  Yeah, we couldn't afford that anyway.  

[OldNorthPowell]

He wanted to be a starter and I wish him luck on his new journey. He seems to be a good guy.

[Proudiddy]

1 minute ago, nctarheel0619 said:

12 Mill per for him?  Yeah, we couldn't afford that anyway.  

Not with Lee walking?  I thought that would open up space for him.

[RoaringRiot]

3 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

Not with Lee walking?  I thought that would open up space for him.

I think the space was opened for Marvin. Seemed like Lin was going to be the one that was out. But I'm far from a cap expert. 

Damn....I started out a Lin hater and then was completely overcome with Linsanity by the end of the year and definitely the playoffs. Good luck to him. Hope it works out. I think the back up to Kemba role was one that suited him well. 

[nctarheel0619]

3 minutes ago, Proudiddy said:

Not with Lee walking?  I thought that would open up space for him.

Maybe they're going after someone bigger.  Because letting Lin go, and him not costing THAT much.  Doesn't make sense.  

[HeatCheck]

It would have been tough to keep Lin especially considering we didn't have his Bird Rights. $12 million may not be "a lot" in today's inflated salary cap but it's too steep for us.

[TheRed]

Jeremy knows the NBA can be pretty cruel. Trying to get as much as he can while he can. Don't blame him one bit. But I have a bad feeling he is going to regret this much sooner rather than later. Best of luck to him.

[Proudiddy]

Yeah @RoaringRiot, all I've been reading has said that we prioritized Batum and Marvin.  Those are the two guys our FO really wanted back...  Again, with Marvin's age and the numbers that have been out there, I really don't agree with that approach, but we'll see what happens.  I would've preferred Lin over Marvin.

And @nctarheel0619, the only other PG I've heard we are interested in is Tyler Johnson, which I still would prefer Lin over unless TJ comes significantly cheaper.

On the flipside, although I know it's the business, I feel kind of shafted by Lin because I feel like our team and situation allowed him to flourish, so I would expect some added loyalty for putting him in this position.  But, I don't think we were ever in the running.  I think the NY marketing opportunities may legitimately be his reason for signing there.

[RoaringRiot]

3 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Maybe they're going after someone bigger.  Because letting Lin go, and him not costing THAT much.  Doesn't make sense.  

Who's bigger? You mean at the PG position or just a bigger FA in general? 

[RoaringRiot]

2 minutes ago, TheRed said:

Jeremy knows the NBA can be pretty cruel. Trying to get as much as he can while he can. Don't blame him one bit. But I have a bad feeling he is going to regret this much sooner rather than later. Best of luck to him.

Agreed. Even after his "money isn't everything" statement, ultimately it's a huge factor obviously. Regret it? I think so, but maybe that's a bit strong. He's definitely not going to find that flow and chemistry he had here. As much as I liked him I wouldn't want him as my starting PG. Can't imagine the NY fans feel differently. But Brooklyn is a mess. 

[Proudiddy]

I also just realized, the Nets just waived Jarrett Jack last night prior to signing Lin.  We were reportedly interested in Jack a couple years ago, so I would keep him in mind going forward as well.  He's a little older, but is similar to Lin in some facets, and likely he will come fairly cheap.

[pantherfan49]

Good for a good guy. 

 

This is the new NBA.

 

Your first round picks are going to become a lot more valuable now given the contracts being handed out. 

 

The hornets badly need a tall guard that can play point and the 2 spot.