ESPN's ticker says Baron Davis is opting out

[Bornindamecca]

Re: ESPN's ticker says Baron Davis is opting out

I love Baron as a player. He's the kind of guy who should have had 8 All Star appearances by now. Probably one of the top five toughest players to guard in the whole league. But how good does he make the Clips? Title contenders? Second round exit?

[Cebby]

Re: ESPN's ticker says Baron Davis is opting out

But how good does he make the Clips? Title contenders? Second round exit?

I'm not even sure they're a lock to make the playoffs. Combined, the most games they've played since 2002 are 145, 135, and 133. Since 2002, at least 1 player has missed 20 games.

With the team that 2k8 listed, I think they're still a level below the Lakers and Spurs, especially with the coaches. If healthy, they're about on par with the Hornets, Jazz, Suns, Mavs, and Rockets, but if the slightest injury happens (which is almost a certainty), they're back with the Nuggets.