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Originally Posted by cmorioles
Nice, typical passive aggressive shot. I've used plenty of numbers, just not ones you like.
I'll humor you and answer, why I have no idea.
Do you think that Jackson is any good? yes, though "any good" is not really much of a question.
Do you think that he is an $5 million a year player at his current level or with just a slight uptick No doubt about it
Do you think he will get an 8 million or so offer after next year if all remains the same (no injuries to him or another key player)Of course he will
Do you think that he has has the ability to be a $12-$14 million dollar a year player? No
If no did you ever? I did not think he was, and have said so often with Thunder fans. But many people did, including national basketball guys that actually follow the game (not guys like Barkley and Shaq). I thought it was possible he could play himself into that range, but not likely.
If yes what makes you think that other than you watch a bunch of OKC games? I watch all the games, usually twice. I find it funny you think you know more about OKC players than I do because you sort some advanced stats.
By the way while he didn't play particularly good individual defense, 15 of Thomas' 1st half points were scored while Jackson wasn't on the floor. And why, exactly, wasn't he on the floor? Because he was getting torched.
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Please name one guy who anyone has remotely heard of that thought Jackson was possibly a 12-14 million dollar a year player? He was a 23% 3 point shooter coming into this year and he is 6'3". This was never the 2nd coming of Harden and I don't know anyone and never read anywhere that thought that.
Guys who play 32 minutes a game play 8 minutes a quarter.