Jodie Meeks a Piston?

[Glenn]

Sounds like It Happened.

[Glenn]

3 years, $19M

HOLY FUCK

[Glenn]

[Timone]

MANY MOCKED US

[Higherwarrior]

I think this is a good signing. just above the MLE so it's not like we'll wildly overpaying for a FA just to beg him to come to Detroit- which is usually the case. this kid is a really good shooter something we DESPERATELY need. I think this is a good deal- he's young and very capable of filling a crucial role for us. that's what you need- and he fits in well IMO.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GY2dfOhZ3rM

[Glenn]

This is reminiscent of Charlie V signing to me. Raced out and spent MLE+ dollars for a specialist, without letting the playing field materialize. Paying a guy like this $6M+ is okay if you need that one piece to contend, but that's not us.

Just like 2009, I'd rather use the cap space to facilitate a trade, maybe pick up a lottery pick. Something similar to Boozer's situation plus a 1st. Not for the player, for the pick and to maintain flexibility.

Meeks is a guy that you use the mini MLE or that value on, IMO. Who cares if he helps us win 3-4 more games so we squeak into the #8 spot?

It just seems like we keep playing this game wrong.

[Higherwarrior]

I don't see him as someone who commands the mini MLE. he's worth more than that. 26 years old- he's on the rise my friend. he's not a big name or even known to most fans but I've seen him play a lot and this kid is not just a specialist. he can play a big role. did you see how valuable shooters are? he is a flat out scorer and will be a good player.

furthermore, I agree with you about trades but you're not going to be able to use your cap space for a trade unless you're going to take on a longterm horrible contract. how would that help us? it's much easier said than done.

SVG is going about it the right way IMO- we have to target second tier guys for less but guys who are on the rise. meeks is overlooked and not an excitable signing for the fanbase but give SVG a chance- this is EXACTLY what he said he'd do.

no huge FA contracts like CK's deal was- 5 years and $30 million. all he could do was shoot and he was a horrible player otherwise. meeks is not that guy. he can play and is not just a specialist. plus his deal is cheaper and for only 3 years. not comparable when you look at the numbers or the players if you ask me.

[Higherwarrior]

also did you watch the youtube clip- he scored 54 points in 54 seconds- that's unheard of!!!!! ;o)

but seriously- it gives you a glimpse of the type of shooter and scorer he is. he's finding a place in the nba and pair him with Drummond and a decent PG- soon to come- and he will be even better. may not be a big name superstar but he will be an effective scorer and a winner. see what the spurs do and how they fit guys into their system and this is that type of move for us as we try to climb the ladder.

[Vinny]

I honestly couldn't see anyone having given him more than $4M. I like him as a piece but I'm pretty sure we were bidding against ourselves as soon as we passed 3/$10M.

[Glenn]

Nearly $14M in cap room.

Meeks is a good signing for teams over the cap, not using half of your cap room.