Marcus Smart RFA [Merged - finalizing 4 year deal]

[nickagneta]

If the offer is over $11 million a year I don't see Danny matching. Guys who can't shoot but are great defenders aren't worth more than that.

[hwangjini_1]

one of ainge's trademarks is NOT over paying for role players. as much as i love smart, if the sac offer is $14 million i think ainge waves good bye.

[jpotter33]

The thing is, I highly doubt Smart is anywhere near as impactful in a situation like Sacramento. Even with his God-awful shooting, he was still a positive on both sides of the court last year because he was surrounded by ideal pieces for his game and Brad utilized him well and allowed him to do what he does well on the floor.

There are quite a few non-shooters on that Sacramento roster, and I just don’t see how Smart really fits and thrives there, like at all.

[Phantom255x]

I'm surprised SAC would consider making Smart an offer before Jabari Parker.

[jpotter33]

I'm surprised SAC would consider making Smart an offer before Jabari Parker.

Especially since they already have Fox, Hield, Boggy, and Mason under contract. Granted, they also have Bagley, Skal, and Giles that also play that quick 4 position, similar to Parker.

I think Parker is definitely more of a 4 than a 3, but you could get away playing him at the 3 I think. Still makes more sense than Smart, IMO.

[Chef Parish]

He'll put in a ridiculous offer for Smart. Saw the King's interest coming as soon as Levine offer was matched.

[LilRip]

Yeah, as much as I want him on the C’s, I don’t think it’d be wise to pay him $18m/yr. Isn’t that the deal Zach Lavine got?

[Fred Roberts]

Yikes. Could change the culture there and get way more of a leading role.

Can't hate him for getting paid.

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

Let Vlade have him for that price.

[Sophomore]

I'm surprised SAC would consider making Smart an offer before Jabari Parker.

Sacramento is the magic 8-Ball of NBA franchises. You never know what they’re going to do, or why.

If we lose Smart I honestly think the Kings are the most likely reason. Not because it’s a great basketball move for them, but because they’re the Kings. Cap money seems to be burning a hole in their pocket right now - that offer sheet for LaVine was insane. 

[knuckleballer]

I'm surprised SAC would consider making Smart an offer before Jabari Parker.

Sacramento is the magic 8-Ball of NBA franchises. You never know what they’re going to do, or why.

Neither do they.  That team always makes me laugh, but I won't find it so funny if they offer Smart a huge contract.

[playdream]

No problem at all for him to get his money

But then don't ever mention "I'm all about winning" again cause you're not

[Kuberski33]

4 yrs $16 mill per probably gets him for Sac.  And they'd be better off paying him than LaVine.  The thing is if they don't overpay, my guess is that if the Celtics can get in the ballpark, he'd go with them and compete for a title vs getting every last possible dollar.

[Ogaju]

No problem at all for him to get his money

But then don't ever mention "I'm all about winning" again cause you're not

Getting money for himself is winning. How are you sure staying with Cs guarantee a championship if that is all you consider to be winning?

[A Future of Stevens]

Smart deserves a pay day. I want him on the celtics long term, but I cant disrespect him for getting his money.