He is a solid starter for money but as a reserve he just plain sucks. Of course he is someone you would trade if you could get something decent in return. His contract runs on just about for ever and as a reserve he is majorly overpaid for what he produces.
I would rather keep Garcia as he plays equally well off the bench or as a starter.
If we can get a first round pick for him on draft day, I would do it.
I say start him. He was awesome when he was starting early in the year, I'd say he actually played better defense than Artest most of the time, and it would be worth seeing what happens with him at the starting SF spot full time.
If he could continue the 17/5/5 pace as a starting SF, you're not going to find a better value in the league.
Salmons, #12 and next year's #1 to MIL
Draft Joe Alexander with #8 from MIL, Mo Williams to SAC
Not sure it exactly works cap-wise, but we get a promising SF and a PG who in the right system has been successful.
MIL gets a SF who is established and will start from day 1 and a pretty decent pick to boot this year. Next year's pick should be top 5 protected, but that's about it.
Salmons, #12 and next year's #1 to MIL
Draft Joe Alexander with #8 from MIL, Mo Williams to SAC
Not sure it exactly works cap-wise, but we get a promising SF and a PG who in the right system has been successful.
MIL gets a SF who is established and will start from day 1 and a pretty decent pick to boot this year. Next year's pick should be top 5 protected, but that's about it.