Gilbert's suspension a blessing in disguise?

[Nitro]

Read it for the third time. Still talking about the past, and still doesn't answer my questions.

 

 

He's had injuries that's prevented him from playing, and slowed him down when played through them. He's recovered from those injuries.

 

He played well without Wall back when he was a healthy star. We'll see how he and Wall plays when they are together.

 

 

Again, 1) Why is it not worth trying? 2) Why is it so imperative to trade *Arenas* right away?

 

-_-

 

Serious knee injuries cause 2 major problems; 1) Players pretty much never regain full strengh and mobility in it again, and 2) They are, more often than not, reoccuring. Many times I've heard players and coaches say a player is back to full strength after a serious injury...it never happens. I heard people say it about Amare, and even though he made a miraculous comeback, he has never been the same as he was before microfracture (which he will need again in the next few years). I heard people say it about T-Mac with his back, and then later on with his knee. That DEFINITELY did not happen. To expect Arenas to be as explosive as he was before 2007 is unrealistic. Now, looking at the prospect of him needing additional surgeries or having other problems with it in the next few seasons, if he is healthy and playing well it could potentially be the only chance they will have to get great value in return for him. Of course he could turn out to play all 82 games every season for the rest of his contract, but then you run a big risk. Get prime value in return for him now if he plays well this season, or wait and risk that his surgically repaired knee can hold up.

 

Looking past health, you have to look at his contract. He's going to be making max money for another 4 seasons. Considering the Wizards are in rebuilding mode and the new CBA may restrict the cap and different exceptions, is Arenas worth it? No. Why pay a guy max money when the team's ceiling is mediocrity for at least the next 2 years (half of Arenas' contract)? Why not let your annoited franchise player take the reigns, give the team major cap flexibility, and maybe get a few good players and draft picks in return?

 

Lastly, both Wall and Arenas are ball-dominant guards. Neither play well off-ball, and Arenas is a high-volume, low efficieny player (who jacked up 19+ FGA when he made an effort to be passive). Both are undersized at SG without the defensive ability to make up for the size. Because of how Arenas plays, Wall will never get the proper chance to realize his potential as long as GA on the roster.

[Check my Stats]

Deal him as soon as someone offers expirings.