I think Parsons will not be around after this contract ....

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by 10AMGareDuNord

I think it amusing how Parsons gets thrown under the bus around here, while Matthews seems to have carte blanche to consistently *kill* our offense on a nightly basis. I get it. He's got a great attitude and plays good, but not spectacular D (though his rebounding isn't impressive). However, his inability to hit the open 3 (his only offensive skill, especially now that he can't really post-up), really cripples our offense. The man has no lift and limps running the floor. That contract really is going to look bad as I don't see him changing much in the future.

I don't think his contract is going to be that big of an issue with the cap about to skyrocket (mainly because he'll still be tradable to bottom feeders trying to stay within the minimum 90% of their cap as it balloons), but Wes definitely isn't looking like a guy who can start for a contender anymore... Maybe he needs to sit out and continue to heal, but I'm starting to get the impression that his injury has permanently grounded the lift in his shot... And, like you said, his defense hasn't been good enough to make up for the decline in his offense, so what's he really bringing to the table?

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I don't think his contract is going to be that big of an issue with the cap about to skyrocket (mainly because he'll still be tradable to bottom feeders trying to stay within the minimum 90% of their cap as it balloons), but Wes definitely isn't looking like a guy who can start for a contender anymore... Maybe he needs to sit out and continue to heal, but I'm starting to get the impression that his injury has permanently grounded the lift in his shot... And, like you said, his defense hasn't been good enough to make up for the decline in his offense, so what's he really bringing to the table?

He looks terrified of contact the few times he has gone to the rim. To me, it's the mental aspect if his injury that is the real killer.

Good news is that he was still the best 2 guard free agent option this past summer that the Mavs actually had a chance at. You'd still be having to spend at least 12 a year for Ellis who isn't really doing much better on the Pacers and doesn't play defense.