Real Mature, Clippers

Reports have surfaced that Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy has made some form of contact with Sixers' restricted free agent, and integral component, Andre Iguodala. This is common at this time of year with valuable players, even if they are restricted free agents. Of course initially we think "how dare you think about sticking it back to us Clips" but we can't worry about this...yet. It's probably true at this rate that Andre was not smart in turning down the 5 year, $57 million offer we gave him last year but he doesn't necessarily deserve more than that. I'll be the first to say that he is a great player and great for our system and it would be killer to lose him, but he isn't worth that money right now. It's tough to say because I am a big fan of his but we have him slated for a shooting guard role that he might not be the best for. He isn't exactly a deadeye shooter or one that moves great off screens without the ball. He succeeds on size, length, and sheer power. Having said that, I absolutely want him to stay here and be part of this team. The Clippers have a right to offer him a contract but Andre might actually make a worse move then he did in turning down that extension by running to LA. He has the potential to really break his career into the next level by staying here and playing with Elton Brand. I think he is excited about that chance and wants to stay and knows the fans want him to stay here. Let's see how it plays out but I'm personally not too worried. Let the Clippers make a run for him, it will only make me mad if they needlessly drive up his price to stick it back to us for taking Brand when in reality they are inept at running a franchise.