This is just the first step for Paul. Take the total value of the contract down so when they bring it back up to 5 years for less than 94 mil it looks better than 53. I wouldn't be surprised to see it end up in the 82-85 range so everyone can save face. I'll be surprised if Paul lets TT go into the season without a long term deal knowing that the Cavs could severely limit his minutes to tank his value before next summer. Even with the cap bump nobody is giving a moderately good defender and rebounder that isn't much of a rim protector and has no offensive game more than 15 mil a year. If he somehow developed a corner 3 during the summer he might have a shot, but I'm not holding my breath. Honestly the only reason he is a good offensive rebounder is because he has no responsibility on offense other than P&R. If he isn't setting a pick all he has to do is get in position for a rebound. If the Cavs can pick up their 3pt% TT's numbers have nowhere to go but down especially if he is playing 20-25 minutes a game.
Pats self on back.
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