Originally posted by George O'Brien
I admit I don't understand the "trade Marion" camp. It seems to boil down to insisting that there is someone they like better who has a less expensive contract. So what? It isn't like giving away Marion will magically put one of these guys on the Suns roster. Nor would giving away Marion get the Suns below the cap. It would not mean they could offer more than the mid cap exemption for a free agent.
Exactly. And I'll go a step further and say it's Peja they're comparing him to. I've heard his name mentioned and frankly he's one of the very few Small Forwards worthy of being compared with Marion. OK so Peja is paid roughly 6 mill this season (compared to Marion's 10 mill) but the facts are:
1) Peja got ripped off. As of right now I'd say he's worth every bit of 10 mill a season. I'd say Marion is worth 8-9 mill (I think Rashard Lewis is getting like 9 mill and Marion is the same or better)
2) Peja is NOT the only small forward in the league!! To be fair to Marion he and his stats should be compared to ALL small forwards (except ones with rookie contracts) in the league...not just compared to the smoking deal Peja.
3) As stated prior...just because another player is getting a deal doesnt mean we can aquire that player or get the same deal.