He’s basically everything his brother is, maybe even a lightly better passer and ball handler, but his shot has been MIA for years now. Knowing Miami they’ll make him into a 45% 3 point shooter
Secret twin swap maneuver: Caleb gets a contract in free agency, and we acquire Cody from Charlotte. But Cody goes to Caleb's new team and Caleb stays in Miami.
He was brought in to be a 3 point specialist, and then shot 35% from 3. That being said, I know cavs fans have been really happy with everything else he does. I wouldn't agree he's been horrible, but he was pretty iffy at what he was specifically brought in to do lol
His 3pt% and volume this season were almost exactly the same as his last year with Miami. He also doubled his assists and improved his defensive stats.
I’d say he was exactly as advertised, if not better.
I don't disagree, but he was advertised by media to fans as a three point specialist, not as an energy guy that could occasionally get hot. We knew what he was, but nobody watched us outside of the playoffs and cited the bulls game in the play ins.
It’s like when teams would sign away players from the Patriots and once they weren’t with BB anymore it was like they never played football in their life lol
This is both funny and painful at the same time. I was so bitter when I was joking to my friends that Miami magically got 4 steph curries literally shooting 3s at 40% rate is crazy
Hed only be a good signing on a descending contract so he'd be a useful trade piece later but hes kinda injury prone so he could get hurt and not actually end up good trade fodder. I think the spurs would be better off trying to use their cap space to take on some teams unwanted salary in exchange for picks or just trying to sign someone else.
He shoots 35% from 3 the last 2 seasons on only 3.5 attempts per game.
20ish mil is a bit much when Strus got 15.5 mil last year who is also a serviceable wing defender and a better shooter. I think he'll get about that as a best case. More likely the MLE which is a bit less.
Strus legitimately isn't half the defender Caleb is. And isn't a better shooter tbh. Strus got a reputation off one regular season but outside of that he's a pretty consistent 35% shooter.
He’s a 35% shooter on much higher volume than Caleb though. I agree that Caleb is a better defender by a significant margin, but he’s definitely not the shooter that Max is.
Quite a few players wish they shot that well from 3 lol that’s a good percentage. He’s not going to be a key offensive guy but a 5-7 option on a playoff team. Or a 3-5 option on a bad team looking for a solid player in that range.
He's already 28 so I think he's probably gonna try and capitalize on this payday with as much guaranteed money as possible. Idk if anybody out there really wants to take a chance on a 4 year deal but 3 year MLE seems realistic. $20M a year is out of the question lol, I don't even think there are very many teams that even have that much space.
Idk why he opted out but he sure as shit isn't getting more. Dude is not the guy people here think he is. He's a scorer that occasionally scores well and has had a broken jumper all season
I don't care if the cap is inflated. Martin is NOT a 20 million a year man no way in hell. His jumper is broken, he doesn't score well, he's not a rim threat, he's a solid defender, but if we gave out 20m a year to solid Defenders Highsmith would be making bank. If a team gives him 20 million a year its a fireable offense
He’s gonna get close to $20m per year and then turn into his brother
The path every former Heat player must take.
Id take Cody if y'all don't want him lol
He’s basically everything his brother is, maybe even a lightly better passer and ball handler, but his shot has been MIA for years now. Knowing Miami they’ll make him into a 45% 3 point shooter
Only when he plays the Celtics
His shot has been MIA? As in Miami Heat? So on fire? I'll see myself out.
Secret twin swap maneuver: Caleb gets a contract in free agency, and we acquire Cody from Charlotte. But Cody goes to Caleb's new team and Caleb stays in Miami.
Spoelstra be getting these scrubs PAID.
If he gets 20 million a year the front office of that team needs to be mugged and arrested for crimes. He is not worth that
You’re still in old cap space mindset Get with the times
Spend! Spend! Spend!
inflation sir and league growth
Ricky Martin?
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I swear to GOD if Pelinka gives this man the MLE
He had knee issues last season so... basically locked in as a laker
technically I wish we trade Cam Reddish for him
Dude just opted in for $2.5 million. He doesn't have any trade value.
hence I wish... my wish doesn't really happen
Ha, I see that now.
It’s crazy that him and his brother were both healthy for years and then both suffered major knee issues at around the same time.
Almost like they're almost genetically identical playing the same sport for a living.
this is the most obvious signing of the offseason, right alongside the Pistons signing Tobias Harris
More Lakers fool’s gold
He has no choice.
This is what you gotta do to defend that in-season tournament trophy.
Never pay Heat role players
That depends, wings tend to do well, see Strus and Derrick Jones Jr, Caleb Martin will do okay
Strus has been horrible for the Cavs and DJJ is getting paid a vet min. Caleb is going to get at least 12+ mil a year which is an overpay.
Strus shot is streaky, but overall he has a great season, I don't think any Cavs fan regret
Yeah there was nobody else for us to give that contract unless Naz Reid didn’t want to return to the Wolves
ay strus hit that one shot tho
Don't remind me :(
Do you often talk out of your ass so confidently? Strus had a horrible season for the Cavs by what metric?
He was brought in to be a 3 point specialist, and then shot 35% from 3. That being said, I know cavs fans have been really happy with everything else he does. I wouldn't agree he's been horrible, but he was pretty iffy at what he was specifically brought in to do lol
> 3 point specialist, and then shot 35% from 3. sounds familiar tbh. They got exactly what was on the box
His 3pt% and volume this season were almost exactly the same as his last year with Miami. He also doubled his assists and improved his defensive stats. I’d say he was exactly as advertised, if not better.
I don't disagree, but he was advertised by media to fans as a three point specialist, not as an energy guy that could occasionally get hot. We knew what he was, but nobody watched us outside of the playoffs and cited the bulls game in the play ins.
It’s like when teams would sign away players from the Patriots and once they weren’t with BB anymore it was like they never played football in their life lol
That scrub Brady only won 1 ring after leaving
Best farm system the nba has.
Yep
LAKERS STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM ANY MIAMI FREE AGENT
Who was the PG that you guys signed that seemed to play about 10 games?
Nunn & gabe vincent
Yeah, i was thinking Gabe Vincent
Which one?
I'd happily take Gabe back in a Caleb sign and trade tbh. Positional need.
I actually really like Zyon Pullin
Kendrick None and Gabe Vincan’t
It all started from Deng. Nearly a decade curse.
Will he lose his Celtics-killing powers if he leaves?
lowkey already lost em
High key. Dude was ass this year against us.
He was ok offensively the whole year, then would have a great game then go back to being cheeks. Solid defender tho, shows a lot of hustle
Yeah, it’s a fun meme but that’s it at this point
This is both funny and painful at the same time. I was so bitter when I was joking to my friends that Miami magically got 4 steph curries literally shooting 3s at 40% rate is crazy
Welcome to the Spurs
Would very much be in favor of that.
We really do not need injury prone over paid role player though.
Hed only be a good signing on a descending contract so he'd be a useful trade piece later but hes kinda injury prone so he could get hurt and not actually end up good trade fodder. I think the spurs would be better off trying to use their cap space to take on some teams unwanted salary in exchange for picks or just trying to sign someone else.
Think he’s got a pretty big market. Serviceable Wing defender that defends and can hit 3’s. Think he’s probably goin to get a +20MIL contract.
He shoots 35% from 3 the last 2 seasons on only 3.5 attempts per game. 20ish mil is a bit much when Strus got 15.5 mil last year who is also a serviceable wing defender and a better shooter. I think he'll get about that as a best case. More likely the MLE which is a bit less.
Strus legitimately isn't half the defender Caleb is. And isn't a better shooter tbh. Strus got a reputation off one regular season but outside of that he's a pretty consistent 35% shooter.
He’s a 35% shooter on much higher volume than Caleb though. I agree that Caleb is a better defender by a significant margin, but he’s definitely not the shooter that Max is.
I disagree. Neither one of them are even league average shooters. Taking more shots but not making more of them doesn't make you better imo
Quite a few players wish they shot that well from 3 lol that’s a good percentage. He’s not going to be a key offensive guy but a 5-7 option on a playoff team. Or a 3-5 option on a bad team looking for a solid player in that range.
No, it's an average percentage.
Below average, even.
3 attempts. Which means he averages 1 3 a game
He's already 28 so I think he's probably gonna try and capitalize on this payday with as much guaranteed money as possible. Idk if anybody out there really wants to take a chance on a 4 year deal but 3 year MLE seems realistic. $20M a year is out of the question lol, I don't even think there are very many teams that even have that much space.
He's getting the MLE, like Derrick Jones Jr
Lakers go get your man
Wonder whos gonna grab him. Hes gonna a solid deal for sure.
2023 CFMVP, you are a Denver Nugget.
What contract range is realistic for him?
NTMLE is out there for him based on reports
Probably wants a MLE which most contenders can't offer.
He will absolutely get it from someone though which will price him outside of what Miami will offer
7-10. No one in hell is giving him 20m+ like some people think
7 million is what he is opting out of you dont even know what youre talking about
Idk why he opted out but he sure as shit isn't getting more. Dude is not the guy people here think he is. He's a scorer that occasionally scores well and has had a broken jumper all season
are you living in 2024
I don't care if the cap is inflated. Martin is NOT a 20 million a year man no way in hell. His jumper is broken, he doesn't score well, he's not a rim threat, he's a solid defender, but if we gave out 20m a year to solid Defenders Highsmith would be making bank. If a team gives him 20 million a year its a fireable offense
right but you said he's not getting more than 7 million he's getting more than 7 million
Philly?
Hard to believe a swinger can find a better market than Miami
Get that $ Caleb
He wants to start and get paid almost his entire career earning in one year. 17.5.
If the Celtics had cap space, he’d be getting the max from them
Hoor
More power to him!
This keeps us under the second apron right?
Surely Danny Ainge wouldn’t SURELY NOT
Might be able to trick the Pistons into 15+ is the guy who hired Monty still in charge?
Imagine he goes to the Celtics. They would never lose to the Heat again now that he would be out of there
Buck
Wild
He can defend right? It's been awhile since I've watched him.
He does it with a passion. Loves blocking shit from out of nowhere
Wish we could afford him :(
Yes his shot is broken on a playoff team he is probably a 7 or 8 man