re: Demarre Carroll to the Raptors.

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Demarre Carroll to the Raptors.

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Do we really want to pay a player $15 million/year who finished 113th in the NBA in player efficiency (PER)? You know who had a higher PER? Chris Kaman, Jordan Clarkson, Carlos Boozer, Mike Muscala, Cole Aldrich, the list goes on. On paper, it looks like a stinger, but long-term the Hawks win.

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We also aquired Tiago Splitter.

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If you normalized numbers, he ranked as the 54th best player in the NBA, just behind Dwight Howard and Dirk Nowitzki.

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Millsap is deciding between us and Orlando.

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He is dispensable. Put Splitter at C, Howard at PF and spend the money on a SG or SF. The Hawks could’ve blown their wad, but their approach is the correct one. I’m a fan of Millsap, in fact I think he is the most underrated player in the NBA. BUT, the Hawks need to keep their options open for future FA classes. 60 wins is a huge accomplishment, but this team isn’t built for the playoffs. Sign Paul Pierce and go get a defensive minded SG (Corey Brewer or Shumpert). Have Korver come off the bench, and this team is better than last year.