LOL, get that money Trevor. The Kings are wisely using that precious cap space to build a fringe playoff team. Just when you think a franchise might be putting it together they spend 50 million over the next 2 seasons on Dedmon and Ariza.
Dumb move for the Kings. Good move for the Rockets as I was afraid the Kings would pose a serious threat to the Rockets to land DeMarre Carroll who I like a lot.
**** that ****, that's the game the media spins. Players should focus on money, then comfort and then winning. Trev got 12.5 mil a year, he's back in Cali, Sacto but **** it he's closet to home. And who knows what else the kings do that could get them into the playoffs this season. Very smart move by Trev, get that paper
And paying for a broken cp with no young talent or picks is a bright futured team? Whether u like this move or not, having Aliza will help their young guys get some playoff experience which is vital. They have 3-4 guys that really can be their core for the future. I really do like their young core
Whether you like this move or not, a young team having an old player way out of his prime being paid $12M a year IS NOT a good thing. The Kings did this because they needed to spend that money this year and next, and finding a player that can approach that type of money, but wouldn’t demand more years, is really hard. It’s the same reason Ariza was paid $15M by Phoenix last year. It was clear as day that he wasn't worth $15M last year, and it’s clear as day that he isn’t worth $12M this year.
how many players are truly worth their actual contracts these days. not many at all. that's just the reality of it. ariza for $12 per is not that bad at all.
I agree that it is a slight overpay, but a team like the Kings needs to learn how to win. Ariza provides championship experience and he can help mentor their young core. Ariza also adds an element of toughness that I think that team lacked last year. Having quality vets in the locker room who can help teach and mold a young team has a lot of value imho.
