Since everyone has an opinion on who deserves the max and how come, I have decided to start this thread. These are my opinions.
A max player IMO, is worthy of the max if he is the teams best player. He is their go to guy down the stretch. He can make the big plays when his team needs it the most. He wants the ball when the game is on the line. He can "will" his team to victory. He makes his team win, and makes the players around him better. And also, is a helluva player. (This doesn't include everything, but the only things I can think of at this time)
IMO, stats are not a good reflection on who is or isnt a max player. Some players could just be putting up good stats due to circumstances(injuries, poor team, etc.)
Upcoming FAs-
Gary Payton- No....If he was younger, yes...but not at this age were he has bout 4 years left
Steve Francis- Yes- We saw wht happened to Houston this year
Andre Miller- Boderline....He can't win because he doesn't have a ton of talent around him, but somehow always gets the job done.
Lamar Odom- Borderline- If he has a huge season, yes...if not, no.
Elton Brand- Yes. A 20/10 player, and is an All Star
Wally Szczerbiak- No. He can score, but where's the D and rebounding....if he gets maxed out....is Allan Houston all over again
These are just some examples, and I would like to hear some responses.
A max player IMO, is worthy of the max if he is the teams best player. He is their go to guy down the stretch. He can make the big plays when his team needs it the most. He wants the ball when the game is on the line. He can "will" his team to victory. He makes his team win, and makes the players around him better. And also, is a helluva player. (This doesn't include everything, but the only things I can think of at this time)
IMO, stats are not a good reflection on who is or isnt a max player. Some players could just be putting up good stats due to circumstances(injuries, poor team, etc.)
Upcoming FAs-
Gary Payton- No....If he was younger, yes...but not at this age were he has bout 4 years left
Steve Francis- Yes- We saw wht happened to Houston this year
Andre Miller- Boderline....He can't win because he doesn't have a ton of talent around him, but somehow always gets the job done.
Lamar Odom- Borderline- If he has a huge season, yes...if not, no.
Elton Brand- Yes. A 20/10 player, and is an All Star
Wally Szczerbiak- No. He can score, but where's the D and rebounding....if he gets maxed out....is Allan Houston all over again
These are just some examples, and I would like to hear some responses.