riboflav said:
I think it's sad to watch a hall of famer bounce around mediocre teams at the end of his career.
It's a good role for him.
He's a better player than Ariza (especially when Ariza isn't playing for his next contract) and a tremendous veteran presence for Wall and Beal.
Also, is Washington any less closer to a title than his other options were? The East is easier than the West. Going to the Clippers is certainly no sure thing. The Bulls got worked by this team in the playoffs, and we have no idea how Rose will come back.
Miami will be significantly worse next season. In Cleveland; while Lebron is the greatest player to ever play the game, he still is going back to the same situation he once left, a roster devoid of talent where he's going to be relied upon to do everything, essentially by himself, while Irving/Waiters spat with eachother, while Wiggins and Bennett develop, etc.
Still have to let the offseason play out and haven't seen any figures since the Pierce acquisition but Washington could be a nice ECF Finals winner futures bet if the odds are right.