20 Mar 2018 23:40:26
How much do you think Zach Lavine will get this offseason for a contract heâ€™s not worth 20m+ more like 13/ 15m a year.

1.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 00:47:12
I've heard/ read between 10 and 15 for Hood. I'd assume Lavine gets a little more than that so maybe 12 to 18. For either it seems like some of the tanking teams could throw a wrench in that if they really like one of them.

2.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 02:47:28
12-15 mil. Inconsistency has been a problem. He's good no doubt, but I bet whatever CHI offers he takes. I don't see a lot of teams beating his door down.

3.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 13:14:59
I'm confused Rkenne_16, the sample size of Hood and what he brings is significantly larger, and more successful than Lavine. Where are you coming up with your valuation from? Lavine had little if any success in MIN, got injured, and has had about 10-15 good games this season.

4.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 13:43:20
The sample size is Hood has 240 career games played and Lavine has 230. Lavine has the higher shooting percentage, averages more points, assists, rebounds, defender, is 3 years younger, and is the better athlete. Obviously, his knee injury is concerning, but he's looked alright since returning.

5.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 14:33:40
They're defensive #'s are nearly identical, hood is bigger too. Hood is the better shooter, especially on the perimeter. Where are you coming up with these #'s? Hood is 1 year older, so they both have missed significant time early in their careers. And Hood before being traded to CLE was averaging about 17, on a team with 3-4 other good players at his position. CLE has not been a good fit for him, until now that they finally benched Smith, and Hood is having back issues now. 34%, and 39% from 3 in the NBA is a huge margin of separation. Hood is the 39% guy. Lavine hasn't looked good since Dunn came back in the line-up. Size alone I value Hood more at a 2-3 than Lavine at a 2. Lavine wants to do the Marbury, Jordan thing which doesn't work anymore. Maybe because of age Lavine carries equal value, but that's the only clear advantage along with finishing at the rim. These guys are kind of 2 different players. Guys go under the screen on Lavine. Not with Hood. Youth, athleticism, and potential possibly nets Lavine equal pay to Hood, but I think Hood will edge him out in salary 2-3 mil.

6.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 14:46:40
I'm looking at career numbers and since coming back Lavine hasn't shot well in a tiny sample size, but has hit a higher percentage for his career. No one is going under a screen on Lavine. They have similiar ability behind the arc. Size is nice, but Hood doesn't use it on the defensive end and is a worse finisher than Lavine as you stated. Lavine was a better player last year than Hood is this year and has the higher upside. I like Hood, but I like Lavine more.

7.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 15:17:10
I see someone who misses out on a big FA pulling a Knicks a la Hardaway and offering 4 at $68M ($17 per) . I agree with rkenne that he should be in the $12-$15M a year range.

8.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 16:20:57
Depends on what you want from a player.

LaVine is almost three years younger (Hood born 10-20-92 and LaVine born 3-10-95).

Hood is bigger and can play the 2 and 3. LaVine is almost exclusively a SG (witch some PG abilities) .

Per 36: Hood is 17.0-4.0-2.6 and LaVine 17.6-3.8-4.0.
Shooting: Hood .417-.368.831 and LaVine .437-.373.820

I also think LaVine still has a larger upside and is more explosive.

9.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 17:39:58
Agree that MIL biggest problem is 5 and Giannis won't wait for ever to solve it. they should go for Cousins because there is no other FA that can make the difference. Jordan is more likely to stay in LA or follow Lebron. with jabari in MIL gives a better starting lineup to Cousins than NO. Cousins should think about MIL because he can find max only in worse teams with less ambition including the pelicans.

10.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 17:42:20
I guess we'll all see come July who gets more, and for how long. I do think any outside team could come in and snatch one, or both of these guys for 17-20 mil. If Lavine turns into an Oladipo, I'l be eating my words, and Lavine has that potential. I haven't seen that as of yet though.

11.) 21 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018 18:09:36
Milpso, the Bucks at best can offer him the MLE (I'm not even sure if they can offer that) . He would have to take 25+ million per year less than his max at best to sign with the Bucks and really how much better are the Bucks right now than the Pelicans. They have a little bit better roster, but not significantly better.

12.) 22 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018 13:22:33
Just because I donâ€™t want to read all of jorgas junk. Itâ€™s true. Hood is taller. Thus he is slotted as a different primary position and limited on what he plays. Lavine is a better shooter for his career. Both for 2s and 3s. He rebounds better. Passes better

Also. Hood is born on 92. Lavine in 95. The fact that jorga tried t defeat rkenne â€˜s argument because lavine is only one year younger is hysterical. I ainâ€™t no math whiz, but me thinks 95-92 does not equal 1. But hey. Jorga thinks it does. So cool!

13.) 22 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018 14:05:40
So Hood being able to play 2 positions instead of only 1 makes him limited on plays? Rubbish! Hood is shooting the 3 ball better this season. Ignore the numbers if you like. 39%, and 35%. Are different. Regardless of your derangement. Hood is a season older professionally. But I didn't clarify by prefacing that with age, or years as a pro so spin it the way you like. We all revel in your deep wisdom. I attempted to defeat no one. There is no unraveling begging, pleading, always right narcissism, and I don't put energy to waste on it. Great spin though who's your publisher?