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Originally Posted by Enoch Root

That is not at all what was said

It's a team game. With the cap, there are only so many chips to spend. IT's not just about how good the player is, it's also about whether they are good value for the money. If you spend too much on one player, there isn't enough for other holes on the team.

Now I, (for one) wasn't arguing that Voracek is poor value at $8.25M. That was ricardodw's fight. I was simply supporting the fact that it is a valid question to ask.

But that does not, in any way, imply it's his fault they didn't make the playoffs.

Its tough to determine whether hes worth that cash or not, determining value is almost strictly an after-the-fact analysis. If he scores 100 points next year is he worth it? What if he gets hurt?

The possibilities are endless. I'll agree thats its a valid question to ask, but I personally think its a good deal that will serve Philly well in the future so long as his play doesnt fall off a cliff.