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Tyreke looked like a dominant player at times last year. I'd say he has the best chance to breakout and earn his money, especially now that he's in Monty's good graces.

Indeed. But it remains to be seen how he performs with Anderson and Holiday. If he has to play SG, is he the worst shooting SG in the NBA?

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Jrue was a stud for that ~one month span where he was healthy/acclimated with the offense. He was also a stud in Philly up until the entire team and coach gave up on the season. It's hard to say that he'll be a top 10 PG next season since the NBA is stacked with PGs right now, but I do think that he'll be VERY good.

I like Holiday. But he's in the 2nd tier of PGs, which isn't bad considering the talent. He does make a lot of money but it will be justified if he can maintain a full season of exceptional play.

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Posted by Fun Bunch

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Posted on 6/24/14 at 2:43 pm to GynoSandberg

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If he has to play SG, is he the worst shooting SG in the NBA?

Pretty much, which is why you'll need a coach that is willing to eschew "positions". He'll have to play Jrue off ball a good bit, rotate lineups that allow Tyreke to play at PG, SG and SF depending on the other players on the floor. You'll need to get Jrue to continue to develop his shot, as well as getting Morrow and Anderson in there with him.

And if Davis develops that corner 3 that will help as well.

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Posted by htran90

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Posted on 6/24/14 at 7:36 pm to GynoSandberg

2nd tier is fine, esp. for his cost. Look at it:

1. CP3 - 21.5mil
2. Deron Williams - 19.75mil
3. Wall - 19.2mil
4. Rose - 18.8mil
5. Westbrook - 15.7mil
6. Parker - 12.5mil
7. Lawson - 12.0mil
8. Evans (sort of?) - 11.0mil
9. Rondo - 11.0mil
10. Curry - 11.0mil
11. Holiday - 10.25mil

After:
Nash
Nelson
Lin
Ellis
Conley
Hill
Teague
Jennings
Dragic
Calderon
Jack
Irving
Miller
Barea

We're getting a good value on him. I'd put only 2-3 'cheaper' PGs that are better than him. Other than that, he's paid what he should be paid imo.

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