Would you give Kawhi Leonard the max?

[keep-itreal]

Is he worth it?

[RightTwoCensor]

Is Chandler Parsons worth the max?

[T_L_P]

Undoubtedly if we're comparing him to the current climate (where Hayward, Irving and Parsons are max players).

If we're basing this strictly on talent/impact, I still think so. The only question I had before the season was chronic knee injuries. I think he's gotten over that now and his most recent injuries were isolated incidents.

He's not a franchise player, per se. I don't think a GM would 'build' a team around Kawhi Leonard. But he has a huge impact on the game and he can be the best player on a championship team.

[RightTwoCensor]

James Harden is still on his first max. :bowdown:

[JGXEN]

Yes.
1) He's a better player than Hayward and Parsons who got the max deals
2) Elite player who is probably the best man to man defender, elite rebounder, and has a consistent jump shot. Hard to find a player of such calibre in the league with the ability to play elite D and a consistent offensive threat as well.

[UK2K]

He doesn't deserve the max any more than Parsons, but he'll get it because someone will pay it.

[QuebecBaller]

In this NBA era, everybody deserves the max...

[24-Inch_Chrome]

He doesn't deserve the max any more than Parsons, but he'll get it because someone will pay it.

He deserves it quite a bit more than Parsons.

I'm not sure if I'd give Leonard the max but if Parsons is getting it then there's definitely a case to be made. Based on what I think his upside will be, I'd give it to him, though part of that is the current climate of the NBA (Parsons, Irving, Hayward being max players).

[Bigsmoke]

He has potential to be really good. he isn't a max player at the rate he is now but he certainly is better than Parsons and Brendan Haywood

[BoNafidde]

Every decent player now gets a max contract. Players like lebron and KD should be getting double what Parsons and Kawhi get.

[Rooster]

Nope. Overpaying guys usually does not work out. Unless you think the guy can be a franchise player then yes.

[Stempel, HERB]

(where Hayward, Irving and Parsons are max players).



How do you shove Irving into that group? He's a soon to be 3 time all star.

[Genaro]

In the current NBA yes I would.

In another scenario I would only if I already had a first option.

[They Won]

I'd say pay him between Chandler Parsons and the max.

[KungFuJoe]

Anyone who says NO is a stat whore or just plain doesn't know basketball.

Leonard is the guy that EVERY team wants. He's the glue guy that is sometimes AS important to the team than the superstar.

He's like a super rich man version of Derek Fisher.

He makes the right plays. Always plays smart. Clutch as hell and pressure situations don't bother him.

That, along with elite defense and being a very good rebounder. Is not an elite scorer but can score from a variety of ways...from the 3, in transition, off the drive, pull up jumpers, etc.

Give the man his money.

[bdreason]

I need to see more.

[hawksdogsbraves]

Definitely, it will be a bargain in 2 years anyway so just go ahead and do it.

[LoneyROY7]

Absolutely. He couldn't be a more perfect fit on the Clippers.

[Leroy Jetson]

Considering that he is the difference between the spurs being a .500 team and a contender, yes he is worth it. A lot of his contributions don't show up in the box score.

[rmt]

If Parker is gonna be earning $15 million at age 36, then Leonard is definitely worth the max at age 23. He brings MUCH more to the table than Parker.

[InsanityKills]

not in a million years due to injury history and being a system player who wouldn't succeed any where else. I speak the truf.

[navy]

If Parker is gonna be earning $15 million at age 36, then Leonard is definitely worth the max at age 23. He brings MUCH more to the table than Parker.
What's Kawhi's max?

[rmt]

What's Kawhi's max?

A max extension now projects to be worth $89,138,886 over five years. If Leonard re-signs in 2016, a five-year max contract projects to pay $117,233,535.

If the Spurs give Leonard a max extension now, based on the NBA

[iamgine]

Would you give Kawhi Leonard the max?
yes


Is he worth it?
no

[midatlantic09]

Undoubtedly if we're comparing him to the current climate (where Hayward, Irving and Parsons are max players).


No idea why you put Irving in the same category as those other two. Irving is undoubtedly a max player while the other two shouldn't be.

[tpols]

Anyone who says NO is a stat whore or just plain doesn't know basketball.

Leonard is the guy that EVERY team wants. He's the glue guy that is sometimes AS important to the team than the superstar.

He's like a super rich man version of Derek Fisher.

He makes the right plays. Always plays smart. Clutch as hell and pressure situations don't bother him.

That, along with elite defense and being a very good rebounder. Is not an elite scorer but can score from a variety of ways...from the 3, in transition, off the drive, pull up jumpers, etc.

Give the man his money.
Fisher lol.. He's like the black AK47..easy max

[Eric Cartman]

So much disrespect for the FMVP :facepalm

Of course he is worth the max, owning Lebron and KD in consecutive rounds last year wasn't enough? :confusedshrug:

[T_L_P]

If Parker is gonna be earning $15 million at age 36, then Leonard is definitely worth the max at age 23. He brings MUCH more to the table than Parker.
:(

[dreamwarrior]

He's putting up career highs while having an off year. Once he's fully healthy he's going to be Scottie Pippen 2.0

[fragokota]

So much disrespect for the FMVP :facepalm

Of course he is worth the max, owning Lebron and KD in consecutive rounds last year wasn't enough? :confusedshrug:

Tbh Leonard didn't own lebron last year. SAS were way better than the Heat, the best team won and Leonard was great and deserving FMVP. But lbj had a nice series as well, it was the team as a whole that underachieved last year in the finals.

[Artillery]

If Parker is gonna be earning $15 million at age 36, then Leonard is definitely worth the max at age 23. He brings MUCH more to the table than Parker.

Not a good example seeing as Tony's overpaid. One of the rare mistakes from the Spurs front office. They should have waited one more year on Parker. Could have resigned him for cheap after the terrible season he's having this year.

[houston]

no he doesn't

[Burgz V2]

would i give it to him? yes.

Is he worth it? no, but Spurs need to retain a cornerstone for their next rebuild.

Should he get the max? if you go by the market value set by other wings, then I don't even see how this is debatable.

Not every player is WORTH the max. But their value might very well be, two entirely different things.

[tamaraw08]

Nope. Overpaying guys usually does not work out. Unless you think the guy can be a franchise player then yes.

I think you are right, this reminds me of the Ariza deal from a few years back.
Ofcourse Kawhi is much better than Ariza but I hate the Parsons comparison bec I think Cuban would pay dearly for it esp if Ellis goes to another team.
Utah will suffer too.

[Rooster]

I think you are right, this reminds me of the Ariza deal from a few years back.
Ofcourse Kawhi is much better than Ariza but I hate the Parsons comparison bec I think Cuban would pay dearly for it esp if Ellis goes to another team.
Utah will suffer too.

I only witness a few where a team overpay a certain player and it works out for the most of the lifeline of that contract. I think Deandre Jordan was one of them.

That's the thing, teams overpay players to get them and teams do the same so they can keep them. At the time it makes sense but after that , most of the time,teams regret it. Just look at the Brooklyn Nets.

The only good thing is nowadays max is like 5 years to keep your own player and 4 years to get someone. Teams are not paralyzed like it used to be.

[midatlantic09]

Undoubtedly if we're comparing him to the current climate (where Hayward, Irving and Parsons are max players).


Shame on you for lumping Kyrie "55 on Dame Lillard" Irving in with guys like Hayward and Parsons!

Shame!

[D-FENS]

Is he worth it?

Nope. He's a 15 and 7 kind of guy

[JohnFreeman]

I think the Spurs will lowball and he will sign

[keep-itreal]

After watching couple games, I don't think he's worth the max.

His offense is not good at all.

:cheers:

[greatest-ever]

Hell no imo.

Leonard is not a superstar, he's barely even a star.

[Basketbolero]

The current max will be really good value for him in 2 years, barring injuries.

[navy]

If you are a team like the Spurs you sign him to the max no question as his defense and rebounding is elite and he gives a scoring boost, his impact on that team is undeniable.

Any other team? Hell no. Especially not one where you expect him to be a first option. If you are already strapped financially and needed a missing piece, like the Clippers, Id offer him the max though.