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Re: Kirk Snyder
He has added some much needed athleticism and toughness to one of the wing spots. I love his defensive intensity and his willingness to charge the basket on offense--a lot of our guys don't penetrate. The only other players who consistently do are Craig Smith and Bassy, and Bassy can't finish. But that said, Snyder is a pretty poor finisher, too, which is surprising for how strong he is. And his .188 3pt% is abysmal. But considering we got him for a player we obviously hated, it was a great trade.
I am assuming Houston didn't pick up his qualifying offer, which would make him an unrestricted FA after this season. That is uncomfortable, considering he can play the 2 and 3, where we've got Foye, McCants, Jaric and Brewer already under contract and Gomes also as a free agent. Still, I think if it were up to Wittman we'd re-sign him, considering the PT Witt has given him.
If you were the Wolves, based on the team's situation and on his production, what would you offer Snyder? He makes $2.3 million this season. His numbers with us are currently:
8.4 ppg, 3.9 rpg, 1.9 apg, 1 spg, 1.2 A/TO, 48.4 FG%, 18.8 3pt%, 76.2 FT%.
Personally, because we're going to be in flux again next year and he seems capable of offering stability in terms of defense and intensity, I'd overpay him for one year, but not offer him a long-term deal. So maybe I'd offer him a deal with one guaranteed season at $3.5 million, the second year a team option also at $3.5 million, and a third year at the same amount with a player option instead. If his intensity drops, we're out from under him after one year. If he's as good or better, we probably have a legitimate price for a good role player in that second year. And if he goes through the roof and deserves a raise, or hates it here, we can part ways after two seasons at his decision (or he can re-sign for more here). If his current production is a floor, not a ceiling, and he continues to average 9-11 ppg, 4-5 rpg, 2-3 apg and plays good defense, I think three years and $10.5 million is a good deal for us.
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