Was signing TT for what MJ did stupid?

[BobCatsFanInTx]

Just thought I would gauge some of your opinions on this.

From Bleacher Report..http://bleacherreport.com/articles/4...version#page/4

[stun704]

No TT's deal is of good value, the writer is a moron

[spectre]

It can certainly end up being stupid.

We can't forget that his prior team couldn't wait to get rid of him, which was what...about 6 months ago? I know they had coaches for crap...but until we lucked into LB we could say the exact same thing (and then some).

[WAM9]

If you look at the signing in a vacuum, it probably is for more than his previous numbers and performance would dictate. With that being said though, each and every signing has to be looked at in relation to the team.

Would it have been a better or worse move to sit back and let the Nets offer him an even bigger contract and us either overpay him more or let him walk for nothing?

Are we a better team with TT or without him?

The writer also said we need to rebuild. I disagree completely. We are still in building mode around Crash and Jack. Adding an athletic guy who has good potential and also showed improvement under Larry Brown was the right thing to do. Would I have loved to have been able to re-sign him for the league minimum? Of course, but that obviously isn't realistic.

Ultimately, I think we made the right decision on Thomas.

[ohara831]

I agree with WAM9 and Spectre. I think ultimately we paid it on what we think he will be for the next few years, not what he has done in the past. So it will be in the upcoming years where people then look at his contract and say the Cats were brilliant or they were crazy. Really just have to wait and see. My gut tells me that it will end up being just about right for what he gives us. If he starts this year, I think it is very likely his play will prove him to be worth his contract.

[TyHill]

Travis Outlaw got a similar contract..and Travis Outlaw isnt near the talent level as TT imo.

[BRNC]

It's a risk...paying for "talent" vs. production is always a risk...

[Black]

2 words: Amir Johnson

[Proudiddy]

I think it was wisely invested... Good value, especially if TT plays like he did to end last year and adds a reliable 15-18 ft. jumper. He has all the tools.

I also think he is misunderstood. Chicago had a lot of internal problems - Del Negro and Paxson, for one... And on top of that, honestly, how many of us knew anything about TT's charitable work/contributions to communities off the court? I'd guess none. B/c we were told what a cocky, brash, money hungry space cadet he is by the media. Also, at the age he made the dunk contest comment, how many us wouldn't have said something similar? I know it wasn't what we wanted to hear, but I'm just saying...

I think he's a better guy than he gets credit for, and him stating his desire to return to Charlotte actually shocked me and gave me a newfound respect for him.

[TyHill]

I think it was wisely invested... Good value, especially if TT plays like he did to end last year and adds a reliable 15-18 ft. jumper. He has all the tools.

I also think he is misunderstood. Chicago had a lot of internal problems - Del Negro and Paxson, for one... And on top of that, honestly, how many of us knew anything about TT's charitable work/contributions to communities off the court? I'd guess none. B/c we were told what a cocky, brash, money hungry space cadet he is by the media. Also, at the age he made the dunk contest comment, how many us wouldn't have said something similar? I know it wasn't what we wanted to hear, but I'm just saying...

I think he's a better guy than he gets credit for, and him stating his desire to return to Charlotte actually shocked me and gave me a newfound respect for him.

A lot of these guys..Tyrus, Flip, Hughes (returned and wanting to return) all seem like they loved it here and I think that speaks a lot for our organization.