Comments on: Jason Maxiell, still useful

By: MrBlockedShot

MrBlockedShot — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 22:20:05 +0000

Keeping in mind that we are going to add a pf/c to the roster and bring Macklin back I would not miss him most likely. Add Jerebko to that frontcourt and his role would be very limited in the future. His best option is to keep up playing that good and opt out next year for a better contract, maybe 3 years for a team with playoff chances. Amnesting CV and having Wallace retired won’t make things easier for him either in terms of minutes (as both have very limited or inexistent roles) but both are good moves for us imho.

By: steve battle creek, mi

steve battle creek, mi — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 19:59:30 +0000

Its a contract year for max. He can opt out this year and get a mulit year deal(security). This is good for detroit as his salary will come off the books. Amnesty CV and pistons will have some decent cap space.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 18:02:24 +0000

He’s definitely the biggest surprise to me this season. It’s not often that a guy in his 7th year who looked like he had peaked years ago, is pointed out as having a bad contract, suddenly becomes relevant again. He looks like he lost weight in the offseason and got a reliable jumper. Always known as a hustle/energy guy he has upped that and become consistent at it. Perhaps most importantly, he actually earned that starting position, whereas in years past it seemed like he started just to mix things up and experiment. That’s why I’ve liked L. Frank – it’s clear guys are earning PT. Maxy’s play even moved JJ to the bench and by and large fans haven’t complained about that because Max earned it and has proven he deserves to be starting. I like JJ coming off the bench anyway, although I wish we could see him playing more 3. I know it’s a minor controversy that CV isn’t playing right now, but this rotation has earned it. Outside of the 1st 3rd of the season, I think this team has done more with less than any other lottery bound team.