1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Chet Holmgren as a OKC Thunder thread

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by TimDuncanDonaut, Jun 26, 2022.

  1. MystikArkitect

    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2006
    Messages:
    14,283
    Likes Received:
    23,242
    I dont think Chet deserved anything close to the max deal he got. It was a move that reeks of "we're afraid of losing you". If the Rockets get Amen on a smaller deal than what Chet and Paolo got, I'm not sure how OKC or the Magic will be competitive with the Rockets moving forward if Im being honest. I dont see Jalen Williams as much more than a Top 30 guy (Jamal Murray). Chet I could see ascending but hes not there yet and hasnt shown it too much either.

    I dont think this deal was necessary. At all. Unless Chet's camp told them specifically they wanted this and if so then they *really* aren't going to be title favorites in a few years anyway.
     
  2. roslolian

    roslolian Member

    Joined:
    Oct 30, 2008
    Messages:
    30,102
    Likes Received:
    20,297
    They would be committing majority of the cap to 3 guys SGA, Chet and JDub.

    SGA is gonna make 75M
    Chet is 50M
    Jdub another 50M

    In 2025 the salary cap is 154M lol. Of course these extensions kick in 2 yrs but even the cap by then would be like 180M or something. They are also paying overpaid salary to several players Ihart 30M, Lou Dort 18M, Caruso 18M. Cason Wallace and JDub up next for extensions.

    I dont think their window is wide open the salary cap is 154M even if it increases by 10% every year they dont have the depth we have and gonna be extremely capped out.

    Stone has done miracles getting the young core to sign for less than max. Chet may be better than Jabari, but is 2x better? I dont think so, esp with Chet major injury 2 of the 3 yrs he has played. Its kind ridiculous tbh, Chet missed more games than played but he got the max? Ok, I guess JDub gonna get that super max for 56M or something.
     
  3. xaos

    xaos Member

    Joined:
    Jan 31, 2015
    Messages:
    6,671
    Likes Received:
    16,562
    Holy horrible contract
     
  4. TimDuncanDonaut

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2009
    Messages:
    15,347
    Likes Received:
    36,626
    Shams, including the agent and agent company in his news tweets. Agent promotion for the scoop.
     
  5. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    99,928
    Likes Received:
    49,433
    He is paying 2 million of his 41 in State income taxes.....that should be alright, it is not a high tax state.
     
  6. daywalker02

    daywalker02 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 17, 2006
    Messages:
    99,928
    Likes Received:
    49,433
    Rather gave it to Fred Van Vleet? He did not even need to file for taxes in Houston.

     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now