He getting 2.6 Million this year If they making like 200K per playoff game . . . a deep playoff run could almost double his salary Rocket River
This season is the worst I ever seen…Nothing right goes our way. We need a major makeover this offseason for sure. This is on you, Fertitta.
Agreed, unless he thinks he can get minutes to chase a bigger contract next year, the calculus favors a buyout for Frank the Tank.
That statement stands for just literally any player who is not leaving more than the prorated vet min on the table to get away. That's the break even point, after that every dollar earned is a positive one.
This is something that the Rockets PR likely wanted to be put out there, they often do this to not completely destroy their brand and reputation while tanking, in hopes to attract vets later on once they have the right pieces. They respected EG a lot too, and treated him as a leader, even though he really wasn't. They are attempting to keep the appearance of a professional organization, which I think they have, but they are not doing a good job of looking reputable. They seem to be saying the right things, but are not doing them, and they have now been exposed by a handful of people who were connected to the team, including ex players and parents of players. This is just a poorly run org, it really gives off the vibe of the type of company that would throw a pizza party for their employees instead of handing out bonuses and thinking they have their employees fooled. The reality is that the fans are not fooled, and the team has yet to realize it. If you look at the comments on Nix's happy birthday post from the rockets on IG, you will see that the fans are not dumb.
They treat the average fan like simpletons who only think of the NBA as a run and dunk contest, but a lot of fans are knowledgeable beyond their assessment. I think they have it going for them that the majority of fans are not resentful, because that would get them into deep trouble. Some other fanbases are crazier.
I assumed this was Franks last stop on his way out the league. Guy has buyout aspirations? Man, we are horrendous
They could bring old star veterans that would love to play a little bit longer but they burnt bridges with almost all of them, or their friends
especially the international community. They might think average John comes for dunks and to eat ****in what-a-burgers out there in Houston, but guess what, international basketball has far more different fans. For example, in Europe, sport is like the number one thing in most countries, and the talk shows aren't about drama but a lot of tactical/technical debates. Nobody is fooling community with Bruno Fernando or KPJ as the new Harden here
