OG’s rookie scale deal enters it’s player option year this offseason and it seems like he’s going to be walking himself to the restricted market.
I personally think it’s a no-brainer to throw a big sheet at a player with the exact toolkit that we need for this team.
Assuming we move Bojan at some point, a team of Cade/Ivey/OG/Ausar/Duren is a phenomenally gifted defensive team with ✨ offensive upside ✨
If we allow ourselves an indulgence and presume that Cade and Ivey’s shooting numbers lift, and OG continues to shoot as he has his whole career, that could be a serious unit.
Yes, I would throw a max at him. He’s young enough to fit with our timeline and core. He provides elite perimeter defense and near 40% 3 point shooter. He’s athletic, and probably has some untapped offensive potential. Absolutely.
We need to start trying to win games.