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36ers re-sign Brendan Teys for 2014/15

'????', obviously the 36ers would look to retain DJ if possible and Jervis would be a step down - to pin our hopes on him not receiving a European contract, however, would be naive.

Clearly you didn't read anything that went with my proposed team, as I was going for continuity and sustainability. I'd rather the 36ers be competitive and actually survive in the long-run. Feel free to dip into your own pocket to pay for DJ and a Marquee Import since money is no obstacle for you, otherwise don't be foolish enough to take the financial viability of the club for granted.

Likewise, I too am glad you are not the GM or coach.

I agree with the ? marks there. That team would be a backwards step. Wilson and Jervis is a massive step down from Ervin and DJ.

I've just spent a decade watching poor to horrible Sixers basketball. The last thing I want to see after finally contending for a title, is a return to mediocrity!

Exactly... If a team overloads with players on multiple year contracts for longer term stability, then that's their choice. If they want to sign more to 1yr deals (with perhaps options) to provide a bit more flexibility, then they risk possibly losing a player or more, that's the chance they take...

Players, that could be said about any player, not just Teys... If you look at the other players rated a 5, he's within his skill bracket, so he's competing against players with a similar level of skill that he has. To be honest, he was quite lucky to be rated a 1 anyways, so there shouldn't be much to complain about now...

As Isaac said, if players are good enough, they will get the gig... Just because they HAVE played and want to play in the NBL doesn't mean that they deserve or will necessarily get another gig.

"Other players ranked 5:"
Put into that context, I think he's pretty spot on, really... Teys really stepped up in the finals and got the job done, looks like he's capable enough, just got a bit spoiled being out of the league for so long and really should have been higher than 1pt to begin with...

"If he is a 1, then extremely good value, if he is a 5, then he needs to ensure that rating keeps heading north."

Kind of highlights the peculiarity of the system's pressures and its various loopholes and quirks.

Well done to him. I think it is a good reward for the hard work he put in last season. Joey obviously rates him and when he was asked to step up, he did and made the most of his chances.

Joey has made comments about Teys's basketball brain and his work ethic.

If he is a 1, then extremely good value, if he is a 5, then he needs to ensure that rating keeps heading north.

Te Rangi is probably the stand out 5pter on that list. Also one where NZ are laughing all the way to the points bank because they signed him as a 1 and he's still on that contract. A nice 4 bonus points for them.

Funny ol' system, innit?

Most importantly I think the 36ers need to put a team on the floor without breaking the bank:

1. J.Wilson (9) / J.Cadee (5)
2. A.Gibson (10) / R.Carter (6)
3. B.Teys (1) / M.Creek (6)
4. A.Petrie (8) / B.Anthony (5)
5. L.Schenscher (9) / T.Jervis (7)

I would imagine that Jervis will be highly sought after by the likes of Townsville and Sydney, but think he would really compliment a well-rounded 36ers team.

Maybe not in terms of skill, but in terms of how he fits with the team I don't mind Wilson as our lone import. For everything that Ervin added to the team last season, he often stagnated the half-court offence and was picked apart on defence (e.g. switching onto Ennis in the GF).

DJ was a huge part of the team's success last season, but having some continuity should be helpful for Joey.

"One thought i have with the points cap is perhaps have a rule that it can only go up or down by 2 points per season, which will reward clubs for having a crack"

Interesting idea, although it might lead to players being rated more conservatively as they approach a 'breakout season' e.g. players originally rated a 4-5 instead of 1-3, without putting together a season like Jervis did this past year.