Ignoring any contracts involving injuries etc.

For an active player to be making $25M a year on 8 PPG. Yes he’s good on the defensive end, but as far as offensive production… $100M for a 33 year old who averaged 8 PPG in the last 3 seasons?

The offensive value for any other player with average defense would be $10M or less. I just don’t see an additional $15M worth on the defensive end.

  • Zamoroak@alien.topOPB
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    11 months ago

    He’s comparing Ben Simmons contract compared to his production. Ben was 23 when he signed his deal and was the face of the 76ers at the time. So his deal back then, made sense.

    I don’t know why nobody understands this post lol. My post is asking if any other player has received a major contract, with such a low PPG. I know he is impactful in every other area, that’s literally what I’m asking if there are other players who got a bag not for there scoring, but for their impact on the floor.

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      11 months ago

      I think you forgot to switch from your burner account.

      Again, age means nothing when it comes to contract.

      Team impact means everything. You don’t have to be a dominant scorer to have a major impact on a team that has won 4 championships so far.

      Nobody understands your post because your logic is wrong and you’re looking at age and stats vs what they actually bring to the table. Ben brings nothing. Draymond is the master of playing small ball 5 and hindering opposing offenses.

      Ben also was NOT the building piece when he got his contract, it was spoken and clearly Embiid. We don’t have to try and pretend. Ben was angry because he wasn’t the top priority.

      Ben is afraid to shoot, can only play defense. Draymond isn’t afraid to shoot, nor is he encouraged to. Their scheme allows him to play bully ball while helping those around him. Ben won’t step inside the 3pt line or allow for spacing on his team because he poses no threat on offense. If you pose no threat, it’s 5v4, but when you’re at least capable of scoring or making a shot, you must be defended.