Do you think we are better off with lance or Gordon Hayward.

[chubs2496]

Yeah Im hoping people don't take it the wrong way and realize that I'm not dissing lance. I was just curious about how everyone felt.

I've always liked heyward. But thought it was too much money for him. But I think he woulda fit like a glove.

Lance isn't playing great offensively but he's rebounding great and Makinh plays for teammates. I was kinda hoping with an upgraded role in charlotte he would up his ppg to something like 15-20. But I think he's the better value and player just hope he comes out of whatever he's in shooting wise.

[Cary Kollins]

Hayward would have been a great fit here but if having Lance means we can make a run at another top FA soon (cough Curry cough) then I'd rather have Lance.

[Chaos]

Yeah Im hoping people don't take it the wrong way and realize that I'm not dissing lance. I was just curious about how everyone felt.

I've always liked heyward. But thought it was too much money for him. But I think he woulda fit like a glove.

Lance isn't playing great offensively but he's rebounding great and Makinh plays for teammates. I was kinda hoping with an upgraded role in charlotte he would up his ppg to something like 15-20. But I think he's the better value and player just hope he comes out of whatever he's in shooting wise.

Don't worry about it, I'm sure anyone with a brain understood that you weren't dissing Lance, but comparing the FA we wanted but got away to the one we did get. Knowledgeable Hornets fans are frustrated with how Lance has performed through the first five games but also realize that we have to allow time for this unit to mesh.

Emphatic opposition posts to any sensible threads using CAPS LOCK to express the rage should be ignored, but you know that.

[Zaximus]

Lance isn't scoring well, but the guy is averaging 10 rebounds per game right now as a mostly SG and I think 5ish assists.  That is very impressive.  His shot will start dropping eventually but at least he's doing well in some other things.

[CarolinaPanthers8789]

I'm going to defer until we get to Christmas.

If he's still struggling with his game by then, you'll know the answer.

[RelaxImaPro]

We got Lance cheap and hes averaging 10 rebounds and nearly 6 assists as a SG. He can also handle the ball, drive into the paint, and create his own shot... the shots just arent falling. Hes not a superstar level player, but hes worth what we're paying him.

Either he just forgot how to make a basket or hes in a funk right now. Once he starts hitting some shots along with the rest of what he brings we'll have a steal of a contract.

[KendrickPanther]

Comparing Gordon returning to the Jazz vs. Lance joining the Hornets is not quite the same. Lance is having to adjust and he is struggling. He's shooting like 26% from the field and his career average is over 40 so over time I expect that to correct itself. He still doesn't look 100% physically and I kind of wish they would give him some time off if that is the case.

 

I think ultimately Gordon is a better shooter but Lance is better all around. Lance's rebounding has been a life saver for a team that struggles to score. Also Lance is on a short term deal that both parties can easily get out of if things don't work out. 

 

The one thing I will say is that Gordon max deal would have looked much better with a raised salary cap.

[SOJA]

guys I don't want to be the bearer of bad news considering I'm a very positive fan, but I wouldn't get your hopes up for Curry. He is in such a good situation with Golden State 

[SOJA]

as to date the answer to your question OP is: unknown

 

 

I was worried about Hayward, his 3p shooting was not good last year. If he continues on that trend Lance brings so many other things to the table

 

 

Oh and don't forget: Lance's contract is beautiful, Hayward would have been near max money

[chubs2496]

guys I don't want to be the bearer of bad news considering I'm a very positive fan, but I wouldn't get your hopes up for Curry. He is in such a good situation with Golden State

Idk man it seems kinda destined to be at this point. Steph lives on charlotte. His daddy was a loved charlotte hornet and still is. The hornets are back. Young talented players. He would be the biggest signing ever for this franchise and would instantly bc loved and most popular player around the city.

But with all that said we don't know Stephs wants and needs. He may not wanna come back. But all signs point to the homecoming. That's the trend nowadays. But I get where your coming from as we'll soja

[SOJA]

Idk man it seems kinda destined to be at this point. Steph lives on charlotte. His daddy was a loved charlotte hornet and still is. The hornets are back. Young talented players. He would be the biggest signing ever for this franchise and would instantly bc loved and most popular player around the city.

But with all that said we don't know Stephs wants and needs. He may not wanna come back. But all signs point to the homecoming. That's the trend nowadays. But I get where your coming from as we'll soja

 

 

 

I mean don't get me wrong I would LOVE for him to sign, seriously it would be incredible. But I could see him signing one more deal with GS then signing here in his late career.

 

 

Given Curry's game though he's going to play till he's 40 

[Rise of The Hive]

Lance to me and it isn't even close.

[rhyslloyd]

Literally the only one that added nothing. Just non sense.

It's something to talk about. And considering he was our first choice it is nice to discuss. Bc personal I was super pumped to have a chance at both.

And yes Hayward hit a game winning shot. That's not why I made this. But it did remind me we could have had him.

So instead of discounting everyone and Kemba. Why don't u get off your high horse and try to be slightly tolerable. K thanks

I asked him the other day when he would start posting at a high level. He insisted that he was. I've yet to see it.

[JJman]

Before you even think of getting down on Lance remember these two things

What we've been paying Ben Gordon the last two years

and

What the Orlando Magic are paying Channing Frye and Ben Gordon now

Stephenson's deal might be the best bargain of the offseason, considering some teams payed almost as much for role players and spot shooters.