I was thinking with our strategy and focus on 3pt shooting, having Harden & CP3 for 48 minutes of creating and our contract situation next year, does anybody else think we could see Gordon traded (12.9 this year, 13.5 next year and 14 in his last year) and being replaced by a more catch and shoot 3pt guy who would come at a cheaper price? Eric Gordon's role is basically to be a 3pt gunner, floor spacer and of course it helps he can get to the basket and is as quick as ever. Now we all know his 3pt shot is much better than 33% which he's shooting now, but he's always been a guy who can get you 6 one night on 50% or higher and 4 on 30% the next as well as just 0 for 5+ attempts. JJ is similar, but you have a higher chance of getting more accuracy from him with a career 41.5% vs. Gordon's 37.7%. With JJ almost signing here and getting the kind of money he would've made over 2-3 seasons anywhere else, would he sacrifice to play with CP3 on a contender? It's not just about JJ per se, but given their history and his favourable contract situation that he makes the most sense as a replacement. Why I even go there aside from his current 3pt 'slump' is how high his value is this year, highest ever, and how there's just no way we can move any other contract for an upgrade at another position in return. Ryno is also proving himself to be really valuable this year as well so it might take a Gordon and maybe even a Capela to get a third star. Or we simply have to move some contracts and guys to take pay-cuts if let's say a Lebron comes here. Next off-season we have to re-sign CP3, Ariza, Capela & Mbah a Moute, potentially Tarik but he can take the minimum. Now I cannot see CP3 taking a pay-cut, he will want the max unless Lebron comes. Capela is so great right now, he'll try to get the most as well. It's already tough to get those guys and then give Mbah a reasonable deal and make sure Ariza feels appreciated even though he should make less as he will regress with age. I don't think it's crazy to believe if an upgrade at whatever position becomes available that Gordon is the one who could go, because he could potentially be replaced by a guy like JJ - who is arguably the better 3pt shooter though less of a threat off the dribble obviously - and his contract is still somewhat moveable. I know it's early, just wanted to see what your guys thoughts are on this. And no I don't care I create a lot of threads. Thank you
i think it is an option that he will be traded in his last year, because with the way he's been playing, there's no way we can afford him on his next contract. we should just enjoy him while he's here. The fact is, unless CP3 does take a pay cut, someone else is eventually going to go....And as we saw last night, our defense does have holes, and although we're really good at offense, we're not great at defense. We don't match up well with everyone. So even if we lose gordon eventually, we'll likely replace another hole, and be alright....
I’m just thinking of next season and how Gordon is maybe the one guy with high value, enough salary to get a potential great player in return, could be replaced by cheaper options with similar production from three point land IF we have to move a contract to make space or have a shot at trading for a third ‘star’.
At this stage I'd rather keep Gordon rather than max out CP. I can't see many teams offering Paul +$150m. Most likely we make a play for Lebron/PG, then sign Paul at a discount. No need to trade Gordon. If we sign a 3rd star (Lebron or PG), we can replace one or both of Capela, Ariza with vet min players, as ring-chasers will be lining up to join us. Tucker can be traded if we need to open up more space. Most likely we keep Ariza and let Capela walk (depending on what contract Capela gets elsewhere). If we miss on FA, we can afford to bring back everyone, maybe we decide to trade Tucker to reduce luxury tax.
He won't be traded because he provides very much needed secondary playmaking. Secondary is different than primary playmaker and it really opens up our offense and spreads th defense. Not only that, he provides adequate and needed insurance in case one of harden or Paul are injured. Idk if you have noticed but he is pretty good at PnR himself. He is a necessity to beaing able to keep up and possibly beating GSW. He shouldn't be moved unless you get a lebron. You don't make a trade just to make a trade, and tbh, this feels like the first year in moreys tenure where he won't commit a trade around the deadline.
In this system, Eric Gordon is essentially untouchable. He epitomizes everything we want to be right after James Harden. Literally the perfect player for us and we would be insane to let him go, and he would be crazy to leave. A perfect marriage, IMO.
Gordon is the better player overall, not even close, especially cause he's a way better defender than Redick, he can really guard 4 spots which is huge. The only complain i have with EG is that to me he kinda forces/rushes some shots when it's not necessary, that's probably why he's not shooting as well as he could.
Although I expect better shooting from him, and get disappointed when he doesn't, it's important to be patient. He is adjusting to coming off the bench. Eric is experienced and has very good chemistry with Harden. I think he can play well with Chris too, when James needs a breather.
Why Gordon? Dude is making ONLY 14M a year, peanuts for his talent. He is the exact type of player the team needs. Unless ypu can get JJ to sign a 7 year deal whats the point of dumping Gordon? In fact if JJ signed for that amount I'd keep them both. What the Rox need to do instead is find a way to dump Anderson. Decent player but his contract is too much for what he brings to the table and he will be the biggest bottle neck if we lose Capela abd/or Cp3.
