Smith wants max

DocHoliday99 · 01-26-2013, 10:42 AM

Josh Smith believes he deserves a maximum-level extension.

“I feel like I’m a max player,” Smith said. “I feel I bring a lot to the table. I have a lot of versatility. For what I do and what I give this ball club, I feel like I’m worth it.”

In the summer of 2010 the Hawks signed Joe Johnson to a six-year, $124 million contract. Johnson then had his worst season since joining the team in 2005.

The Hawks will be able to offer Smith a five-year deal worth about $94 million.

Smith again: “There shouldn’t be any hesitation. I’m Josh Smith, I’m not anybody else. I ‘m not Michael Jordan, I’m not LeBron James, I’m not Brook Lopez. I’m Josh Smith. You can’t look at what might’ve happened with another person. Let’s say Joe. You can’t say, ‘I’m skeptical of giving another person that’ because of whatever they feel like happened."

RealGM

bigmandinky · 01-26-2013, 11:00 AM

Sign and trade let's do it!!!

Don Vito · 01-26-2013, 11:00 AM

FLO · 01-26-2013, 11:24 AM

He should say "Compared to what players make on the Toronto Raptors, I deserve the max."

Zalgiris · 01-26-2013, 11:27 AM

Smith is killing me in fantasy league, dude can't make free throws, but somehow thinks he's a good sniper and goes for 0/3 from downtown every night. He's like .290 from the field this season, not the best time to talk about max extension
On the other hand it's just money, Atlanta should do it. Better expensive star than expensive Fields

**Ball Don't Lie** · 01-26-2013, 12:05 PM

If I was Atlanta, I'd deal him at the deadline for at least two 1st rounders and a player. Let Horford play his natural position at PF, and then throw the max at Dwight in the offseason.

Shifty.py · 01-26-2013, 01:20 PM

How big is max for him?
I think Atlanta can't wait to get rid of him like they did with JJ. But to get something in return they need to put up a show

jeffb · 01-26-2013, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shifty.py

How big is max for him?
I think Atlanta can't wait to get rid of him like they did with JJ. But to get something in return they need to put up a show

Probably starts around 17mil/y and tops out around 20+Mil. I might be wrong though but it's in that neighborhood.

ZanTheMan · 01-26-2013, 01:36 PM

I thought the Hawks were after D Howard and C Paul? :cookie:

Toby · 01-26-2013, 02:32 PM

If he quit launching 3's and anchored the paint defensively 100% of the game like he's supposed to, I still wouldn't give him a max contract. He's a lefty. You know I have issues with lefty's.

Zalgiris · 01-26-2013, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toby

He's a lefty. You know I have issues with lefty's.

What kind of issues do you have, Homer?

Superjudge · 01-26-2013, 03:54 PM

Josh Smith is not worth max money.

Nope.

He's worth Bargnani money, nothing more.

jeffb · 01-26-2013, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superjudge

Josh Smith is not worth max money.

Nope.

He's worth Bargnani money, nothing more.

I'm going to have to assume you're joking there.

pzabby · 01-26-2013, 03:57 PM

maybe not max money SJ, but definitely worth 14 million or so.. remember deandre jordan is making near Bargnani money...

Superjudge · 01-26-2013, 04:00 PM

I dont care.

Josh Smith has never impressed me a great deal. He isn't a winner nor have his teams been winners. In fact the best years I can remember were when Horford was on his game.

He's a hype guy. Gets big dunks, is active...sometimes. But he isn't a winner.

I could care less what he thinks. I'm Atlanta I jettison this guy because they will NEVER be a complete team with him there. There is more to basketball than flash.

Rudy-T · 01-26-2013, 05:44 PM

He aint a max guy. I agree with SJ. Somewhere in region of what Bargs is making now would be what he deserves. Not saying he wouldnt be better player, but he aint worth more money than we are spending on Bargs currently.

FLO · 01-26-2013, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superjudge

Josh Smith is not worth max money.

Nope.

He's worth Bargnani money, nothing more.

Possibly, but that would mean Bargnani is worth Aaron Gray money.

Superjudge · 01-26-2013, 05:49 PM

hahaha

pzabby · 01-26-2013, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLO

Possibly, but that would mean Bargnani is worth Aaron Gray money.

don't insult gray

Chiggmo · 01-26-2013, 06:13 PM

Doesn't matter what hes worth, he'll likely get it, or very close to. Someone always pays up.

01-26-2013, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
DocHoliday99 hates pounding the rock! Membres supérieurs Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 5,728 Representing:	Smith wants max Josh Smith believes he deserves a maximum-level extension. “I feel like I’m a max player,” Smith said. “I feel I bring a lot to the table. I have a lot of versatility. For what I do and what I give this ball club, I feel like I’m worth it.” In the summer of 2010 the Hawks signed Joe Johnson to a six-year, $124 million contract. Johnson then had his worst season since joining the team in 2005. The Hawks will be able to offer Smith a five-year deal worth about $94 million. Smith again: “There shouldn’t be any hesitation. I’m Josh Smith, I’m not anybody else. I ‘m not Michael Jordan, I’m not LeBron James, I’m not Brook Lopez. I’m Josh Smith. You can’t look at what might’ve happened with another person. Let’s say Joe. You can’t say, ‘I’m skeptical of giving another person that’ because of whatever they feel like happened." RealGM

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Zalgiris not Drake, that's for sure Kleiza's agent Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1,121 Representing:	Smith is killing me in fantasy league, dude can't make free throws, but somehow thinks he's a good sniper and goes for 0/3 from downtown every night. He's like .290 from the field this season, not the best time to talk about max extension On the other hand it's just money, Atlanta should do it. Better expensive star than expensive Fields

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Ball Don't Lie ... Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 12,161 Representing:	If I was Atlanta, I'd deal him at the deadline for at least two 1st rounders and a player. Let Horford play his natural position at PF, and then throw the max at Dwight in the offseason.

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Toby a nacho hound Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South of Portland, home of the Blazers Posts: 6,064 Representing:	If he quit launching 3's and anchored the paint defensively 100% of the game like he's supposed to, I still wouldn't give him a max contract. He's a lefty. You know I have issues with lefty's.

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Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	Josh Smith is not worth max money. Nope. He's worth Bargnani money, nothing more.

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pzabby and a 1, and a 2, and a 1,2,3,4! Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 7,055 Representing:	maybe not max money SJ, but definitely worth 14 million or so.. remember deandre jordan is making near Bargnani money...

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Superjudge is pounding the rock! Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 17,371 Representing:	I dont care. Josh Smith has never impressed me a great deal. He isn't a winner nor have his teams been winners. In fact the best years I can remember were when Horford was on his game. He's a hype guy. Gets big dunks, is active...sometimes. But he isn't a winner. I could care less what he thinks. I'm Atlanta I jettison this guy because they will NEVER be a complete team with him there. There is more to basketball than flash.

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Rudy-T ... Senior Citizen Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Espoo, Finland Posts: 2,344 Representing:	He aint a max guy. I agree with SJ. Somewhere in region of what Bargs is making now would be what he deserves. Not saying he wouldnt be better player, but he aint worth more money than we are spending on Bargs currently.

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Chiggmo rootin for the eagles, boise state, the leafs, raps, and jays Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Halifax Posts: 5,683 Representing:	Doesn't matter what hes worth, he'll likely get it, or very close to. Someone always pays up.