yamaneko

Mark madsen is all of the last things, so does he deserve maybe 6 million a year because of that?

Its not a waste of time writing that, because its painfully obvious some people here just do not realize that brand hasnt done much in his career to take his team to the next level. Hes still one of the top 10 PF's in the game today, but i only reserve max money for guys who are leaders, true superstars, have proven themselves to take a team to the next level, or perhaps if i was a team that was rebuilding, and want to try to bring in someone new to build around, while still having lots of room to fill out the team.

It makes ZERO sense to cap ourselves out for a non superstar player, who has an 8/9 year career of not leading any of his teams anywhere, who has never hit a game winning shot, who has never been a vocal leader of the team, PLUS when it would severly handicapp any future moves we make in free agency or trade.

Doesnt matter how much brand cares about winning, hes not a winner on the court. Hes one of the best citizens this team has ever had, and whatever he does ill always wish him the best and root for him. But for a true fan of the clippers, you have to want a championship for your team. And giving brand max money is in direct opposite of that goal.

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