Jeremy Lin says he's OK with being Rockets' 6th Man

If you don't mind me asking....where are you from?

 

8 mil per for a sixth man. I think Morey secretly regrets signing Lin.

 

Response

If the truth be told, in my over 30 years of following NBA, I have not seen any organization do a poorer PR job when they have a money-making commodity in a player like Lin. Perhaps the Rockets reporters should write one or two articles from this angle rather than taking "I am shocked" tone. Like a good reporter, try to investigate or examine why Lin's fan base might feel anger. It's not the decision but how you make and convey the decision that Rockets and its reporters should ponder.

 

At this point, I almost hope he does. I genuinely like Jeremy -- always have, always will, and will support him regardless of where his career takes him. I don't think he's a "star," but I do think he's an above-average PG. A solid facilitator and playmaker. And I truly believe that he's the kind of stand-up guy who wants to win above all else and will do whatever it takes to help the team get there. I admire that and respect it.

HOWEVER --

This meltdown some of his more ardent fans are experiencing really has potential to squelch team morale and put a stain on what otherwise promises to be a great season. The decision has been made. It is what it is for now, though I fully believe McHale will change things up again if this doesn't work. (I fail to understand how/why some people think he would sacrifice his very livelihood just to spite a single player, but I digress.) That said, I don't see the whining/anger/finger-pointing/condemnation dissipating any time soon. There will be a faction rooting against Beverley, a faction rooting against Jeremy, and there are already people blaming anybody else in the organization or on the roster they can think of.

I think it's extremely sad that we are in the title conversation for the first time in God knows how long -- and our guys can't even start the season feeling like all of RedNation is behind them as a team.

 

he can publicly say what he wants but obvious it doesnt sit well with him. Check his facebook....a status about god putting him through adversity. That said it's the freaking Bobcats, everyone should have a good game.

 

McHale has never said Lin is the 6th man.
All he does is benching him.

 

Response

Many fans suspected that it was Les who wanted to sign Lin, and that Morey and Mac never wanted to re-sign Lin. So, if anyone regrets signing Lin, it would be Les, because Morey and/or Mac were doing what they were told.

 

So you're saying emulating the Knicks front office is a good thing?

 

he's getting paid 5 mill this year and check around the league. i'd say 50-60% of nba players are overpaid. Manu got 13 last year as the 6th man...Lin's worth about 5 compared to that.

 

the difference here is that a quite bit of ppl here as well as media are thinking bev got his starting coz bev outplayed lin. check today's espn regarding who starts. it's reason I think McHale needs to clarify it what's reason behind his decision. does he need to do that? no, absolutely not necessary. but it won't hurt anything to state lin is needed to boost 2nd units unless he agrees with media.

 

Do you expect him to hold a private news conference where he announces it?

You do realize that he doesn't have to come out and formally announce it until a little while before the game right? Why would he do anything else?

 

Response

I actually agree with everything you say, but like I said, instead of blaming his fan base, ask yourself if Rockets could not have done a better PR job.

 

I doubt he regrets it. It's hard to envision everything that's happened in the past year between Harden, Howard, and Beverley - Morey's probably just excited everything's fallen into place the way it has.

 

Ehh the Thunder traded James Harden and got KMart to be a 6th man making 11.5 mill what's your point?

THe other dude's point is that the going rate for a legit 6th man is comparable to Lin's salary.

 

Imagine this:

The Rockets become the hottest team in the league, because...

Lin plays really well off the bench, scoring, say 15-18 ppg while helping our second unit demolish the opponents' second units.

Meanwhile, Beverley hounds the opposing starting PG into ineffectiveness and puts up 10-12 ppg.

In other words, McHale's idea works flawlessly.

What would be the biggest topic on ClutchFans? How Lin deserves to be starting and how the Rockets and McHale are screwing him over.

 

I expect McHale to say something about it tonight, but Lin should answer everything with his play. If he has a strong game (15+ in points, 7+ assists), that's all that needs to be said.

 

So you're saying the Thunder got the good end of the Harden deal?

 

Response

Your response shows you are not a good business person. You have to anticipate the response and do a good PR. What sports organization or their reporters blames a player's fan base? That in itself is a bad business tactic.