The problem I have with this is I see Barrett as a major talent coming out. Would I choose a five year deal with Ad over Barrett... sure but thats not the case. Barrett will be able to get buckets day 1 in the league. He compares to Harden by most guys. I woudlnt ever compare a guy thats never played a game in NBA to a multi time all star but hes already better at some things then Harden early on. Hes a better finisher at the rim than Harden was coming out. Better defender with his length. Harden was obviously a better ball handler, shooter and free throw shooter. Barrett is also a great passer and playmaker. Maybe Im just higher on him than most but I see a star in this guy.

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Posted by Crewz

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Posted on 5/19/19 at 8:57 am to PelicanFever

I think AD can make decisions for himself. But if all the people in your life, including the most important ones, tell you that you need to get out of something, it is hard not to listen.

But I keep coming back to Rich Paul, AD, and his inner circle being soured on Demps and the Pels ownerships buy in version from December. If Gayle was this focused on the franchise then and Griffin was in place, I don't think the mess would have happened.

I don't believe AD and Rich Paul are these evil geniuses and schemers who do everything at Lebron's whim. I think Rich Paul saw an all time great player being wasted by a franchise that had a terrible foundation and was 3rd priority towards the ownership. AD's inner circle saw this too. They met in September and laid out all the options - one of which being, 'If this shite don't change soon, I will get your son out of there"

Now, the way it was handled wasn't ideal but I get it from their perspective. As I have been telling you guys for years, the franchise was a joke. It isn't any more, so I am good with a clean slate for both sides if he is too

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