It is a tough argument since Fox is the closest thing we have to a superstar, but if the consensus is that this team is failing because its poorly constructed from a balanced roster perspective, then I could see the right move possibly being a slight step back this year but taking two steps forward next year. That’s a big gamble on whether you can turn Fox into say Amen and Reed and those two are the real deal long term. I’d doubt either ever gets to the level of fox, but our roster is in such a dire need of a second forward with length and athleticism that it might end up being the sum is bigger than the parts.
I do think giving Fox a massive extension (especially if it’s the super max) would result in him never living up to it. We might be better off if our hands are forced on that decision. I see Fox at a similar level as Jalen Brown. Jalen on his own is not worth that contract; however as a piece of the current Celtics roster it is a no brainer. Difference is we don’t have the Celtics roster around Daaron and likely never will (the hope and a prayer was that Keegan would rise to that level, but I don’t think that’s going to happen).
I do think giving Fox a massive extension (especially if it’s the super max) would result in him never living up to it. We might be better off if our hands are forced on that decision. I see Fox at a similar level as Jalen Brown. Jalen on his own is not worth that contract; however as a piece of the current Celtics roster it is a no brainer. Difference is we don’t have the Celtics roster around Daaron and likely never will (the hope and a prayer was that Keegan would rise to that level, but I don’t think that’s going to happen).
