What someone is worth, is what someone is willing to pay. Market value is always the deciding factor. If you think Jimmer is more valuable because you see potential there, then you don't trade him and instead you try to develop him in order to increase his value. The other side of the coin of course, is that he's taking up a roster spot, and perhaps that spot could be better utilized. At the moment, I don't think that last argument flies. We already have a roster spot open, and I don't see a big line of players ready to fill it.
Personally I think Jimmer is worth more than a second round pick. Maybe if it was the first pick in next years second round, I might consider it. But probably not. I think home town fans are much harder on their own players than other teams players, and as a result they tend to undervalue their players. Unless someone offers a no brainer deal for Jimmer, then I'd wait till the trading deadline to make any decision. Hell, send him down to the D-League where he can get some minutes, and maybe make an impression on the powers that be. I still think that Jimmers position has to be PG. If you can shoot, and create for others, lack of athleticism can be tolerated. I give you Steve Nash! But at SG, where your undersized, and not athletic, your in trouble.
I'd like to see what improvements Jimmer has made to his game this offseason before just dumping him. Lets see what he can do with a good coach, and an actual system in place along with logical rotations. Now if Cleveland wants to offer us the first pick in the next draft, then forget everything I just said.
