Official Dillon the Villain Brooks Thread

[Yuma]

We should not make ANY important decisions after any Summer League game, especially the very first one.

No decision, just an observation. We went from o percent PF, to now 50-60 percent good at PF. I say it's that low because Bridges got in ANOTHER altercation with his EX, again! (See side rant) However Peat and Fleming show we have development pieces in the pipeline for that spot. I was happy Fleming added 50 pounds to his frame, and it didn't mess with his foot speed. Peat is a load down low on offense, and he looked solid in the paint area to mid range on offense. Also, Peat didn't look lost on defense.

Side rant: Dude, other families have grand parents, friends, etc, do the kid swap when it's that contentious between parents. Why is this guy NOT having someone do the kid swap for him?

 

[Chaplin]

Again, one game. One SUMMER LEAGUE game.

 

[leclerc]

20 mill per year is too much for Brooks. He has lower market price. Why is he moving around? Give him 15 mill, max.

 

[Chaplin]

20 mill per year is too much for Brooks. He has lower market price. Why is he moving around? Give him 15 mill, max.

No way. In today's NBA? He's definitely valued at more than 20m. 15m puts him at Grayson Allen level.

 

[leclerc]

But 15m was a bit high for Allen wasn't it? Plus he has passed 30 and his defense is no longer that great. 20m should be the max.

Booker will earn 70m for the 29/30 season. He should opt out and sign a cheaper contract. Talk about robbing the team.

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[Chaplin]

But 15m was a bit high for Allen wasn't it? Plus he has passed 30 and his defense is no longer that great. 20m should be the max.

Booker will earn 70m for the 29/30 season. He should opt out and sign a cheaper contract. Talk about robbing the team.

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Payroll summary for the Phoenix Suns

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It’s the reality of really the pro sports landscape. We are seeing some changes this summer as far as deal amounts, but make no mistake, Brooks is a solid starter and deserves at least #3 money.

 

[taz02]

But 15m was a bit high for Allen wasn't it? Plus he has passed 30 and his defense is no longer that great. 20m should be the max.

Booker will earn 70m for the 29/30 season. He should opt out and sign a cheaper contract. Talk about robbing the team.

Phoenix Suns Team Payroll | Basketball-Reference.com

Payroll summary for the Phoenix Suns

www.basketball-reference.com

Can't imagine calling a client and telling them they are paying me too much, please pay me less. The only way that's going to happen is if his contract can be stretched, less per yr longer term.

 

[leclerc]

He can opt out and do what Jalen Brunson and Wemby did. Take a pay cut for the good of the team. Suns has already paid him more than enough.

 

[Carolinacacti]

He can opt out and do what Jalen Brunson and Wemby did. Take a pay cut for the good of the team. Suns has already paid him more than enough.

If he did this I would put him as the best Suns player of all time. Until then, he never will be in my mind

 

[Yuma]

He can opt out and do what Jalen Brunson and Wemby did. Take a pay cut for the good of the team. Suns has already paid him more than enough.

Magic Johnson and Larry Bird both did this back in the eighties. In fact, Magic just signed for 1 million per year and Celtics fans lost their minds!! I believe the Commish even had to make a statement about it. So it was $25 million for 25 years. Jerry Buss wanted to get Magic into the front office when he retired, and Magic did, too. Celtics fans were made he signed so low, and then they were upset that Buss was circumventing the rule about players owning part of the team.

 

[Yuma]

It’s the reality of really the pro sports landscape. We are seeing some changes this summer as far as deal amounts, but make no mistake, Brooks is a solid starter and deserves at least #3 money.

The Suns continue to say he shaped the team's alignment, and they feel he is very valuable. You just don't lowball that guy. To be fair, Gregory has shown some good value on his signings this off season. Maybe an overpay on Williams, but not from a skills standpoint, just an injury standpoint. Fans always want their guys to resign for less, but if there's a market where another team or teams will pay more, the agent knows this, and they will just play out the last year of the deal. The front office knows what a guy is valued, too. They look like it will be an extension because both sides want it to happen.

 

[leclerc]

Do a Joe Johnson. Offer him something reasonable. Let him decide. Say 21m 3 years.

 

[Yuma]

Do a Joe Johnson. Offer him something reasonable. Let him decide. Say 21m 3 years.

Yeah, we see how that worked out for those Suns. Dan Majerle said that was the beginning of the end for their Championship dreams. I know we aren't nearly close to the 6th seed, LOL! Just bad memories.

 

[Hoop Head]

Front loading Brooks extension is the best bet. It can descend 8% annually, which would free up more as he ages and his production goes down. Plus others will be getting paid so it'll offset their salary some.

Hopefully he'll be a team player.

 

[JCSunsfan]

Front loading Brooks extension is the best best. It can descend 8% annually, which would free up more as he ages and his production goes down. Plus others will be getting paid so it'll offset their salary some.

Hopefully he'll be a team player.

That’s a good idea.

 

[leclerc]

Hope they manage to keep him and that both sides are happy, but with Booker's albatross contract and dead money owned to Bradley Beal, they must stop signing bad contracts, so yeah, I hope Brooks likes it here and does not demand too much.

 

[Adrian]

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[JCSunsfan]

But 15m was a bit high for Allen wasn't it? Plus he has passed 30 and his defense is no longer that great. 20m should be the max.

Booker will earn 70m for the 29/30 season. He should opt out and sign a cheaper contract. Talk about robbing the team.

Phoenix Suns Team Payroll | Basketball-Reference.com

Payroll summary for the Phoenix Suns

www.basketball-reference.com

Correct. There are now no teams in the NBA above the second apron. This new CBA is bringing down salaries across the league, with a few exceptions. Teams that were willing to pay the taxes are no longer willing to do so. Grayson is not a $20 million player in today's NBA.

 

[Superbone]

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I look forward to our Brooks/Doncic battles next season.

 

[leclerc]

He names:
1. Doncic
2. Steph Curry
3. LeBron
4. Jaren Jackson
5. Giannis

Love that he puts out the big names.