Built Ford Tough Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Most likely amnesty cut: DeSagana Diop How likely to use amnesty this season? Slam dunk Other amnesty candidates: Matt Carroll, Boris Diaw, Corey Maggette Analysis: The Bobcats' roster is teeming with players making too much dough. Question is: Which one should Michael Jordan cast aside? Diop made nearly $6.5 million last season, played 13 games and averaged 1.3 points and 2.5 rebounds, resulting in a player efficiency rating of just 5.4. With two more seasons totaling $14.2 million left on the books -- and with Diop having never posted a PER higher than 12.4 in his nine seasons -- Jordan surely won't be able to resist shedding that contract. There will be calls to oust Carroll, Diaw and Maggette, too, but Diop is one of the easier calls on the board. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/7147880/nba-most-likely-amnesty-candidates With Maggette expiring after this season it doesn't make much sense to use the clause on him, even though he makes much more than he is worth. Diaw is overpaid, but at the same time is still a serviceable player for the Bobcats. So that leaves Diop and Carroll, two scrubs who are being paid monumentally more than what they are worth. Who would you choose to let go? Is Diop's size and potential 6 fouls a game worth more than the odd Carroll three point jumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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