There has been much criticism of its extent. detroit pistons Signed center Marvin Bagley III on his new contract. But is he really overpaid, or is it just the real world of his NBA contract today?
Pistons general manager Troy Weaver has earned praise for the way he managed Detroit’s offseason.
The Pistons drafted their two most athletic players, guard Jaden Ivey and center Jalen Durren. He also picked up several draft picks thanks to trades with the Portland Trail Blazers and New York Knicks, as well as his two solid rotations of guard Alec Burks and center Nerlens Noel. piece.
Plus, Detroit is well set for the future, as it will likely have more salary cap space than most other teams in the league for years to come.
However, no one is perfect.
One move that has hit Weaver hard is signing a restricted free-agent center Marvin Bagley III to a three-year, $37.5 million deal. Unlike many other deals Weaver has negotiated, there are no option years. Bagley gets $12.5 million Guaranteed for the next 3 years.
The reaction to the sum given to Bagley by Weaver was…how to put it…not exactly universal approval:
Sports development: (Pistons) Biggest Loss: Bring back Marvin Bagley III for $37.5 million. “It’s hard to understand why the market for Bagley was set so high.”
bleacher report“Even if Bagley had signed elsewhere (the mid-level exception), the fact that he was ranked among the most haunting contracts of the offseason speaks to the extent of Detroit’s overpayment. increase.”
Pistons fans weren’t jumping for joy either on social media.
The two main issues that most critics had with the Bagley III deal came down to price and length.
- The Pistons were basically working against themselves. None of the NBA insiders had any other team interested in Bagley.
- With the drafting of 18-year-old Jalen Duren, the Pistons hope to take center stage in the future. Detroit is in a different place at center than Bagley was when he arrived in February.
Let’s take a look at the details, the status, and how Bagley’s deal compares to other deals signed in the free agency market this season.
