Rondo trade was not a bad one. Did it ruin the season? Yes. But the Mavs had plans to sign him last summer. This trade was done to see if he was able to fit in. Would you have taken half a season of Rondo or 4-years 40+M Rondo?
And if you are trying to make a case that without that trade Mavs would not have tried to sign Rondo last summer, then who would have played point for Mavs if D-Will had sticked to his deal with the Nets? Mavs would have offered money to Rondo.
I think Parsons' storyline has been interesting to follow all season long. Most interesting turn of events happened here. I had the feeling that at least during the playoffs most of us were on board with re-signing Parsons. I do not know what happened, but with the last games of Finals, everyone started to consider more and more parting with Parsons. It was interesting to notice since nothing particular happened.
I voted no. Mainly because I do not really like his attitude. I have always criticized his lack of effort on rebounding and defense. He also has a Rondo effect where he can simply play a role of spectator for the first 3 quarters and then show up in the fourth. I do not think he can be alpha dog anywhere, I am not sure he would be even able to carry the team as a second option. Can he score? Yes. But I would like something more out of second best player.
Of course he has done everything possible to anger Mavs fans with his tweets and selfies with DeAndra... I am not sure whether it is the culture we have today or his personality... It may very well be that Mavs see that he is not taking this organization seriously and therefore are reluctant to pay him what he asks for. Quite possible that Parsons' ego took a beating when Matthews was earning more than him last season.
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