for Rockets
Many argues that Asik's role will be reduced in the playoff because other teams adapt and they play smallball. It doesn't matter, winning the title is.
against spurs
Tim Duncan is still great but he won't be able to play 48 minutes in a playoff series, eventually he has to take a breather and subbed by Tiago splitter. Rockets, however will have its paint protected for 48 minutes nonstop. Asik also can own Tiago Splitter.
against Heat
We already knew how Splitter dissappeared in the finals and Heat made a run when he was on court. Rocket won't have the problem when Howard sits on the bench.
They can still flip Asik in 2014 free agency with a stretch forwad like Kevin Love, Chrish Bosh or even Lamarcus Aldridge. In order for such a trade to happen rockets have to do two things
1.They have to win 2013-2014 title.
2.They have to develop Asik's offense so he can be competent two way players.
For Asik, the second reason will benefit him greatly. He and dwight Howard are already scheduled to train with Hakeem olajuwon in the offseason. If he plays his card right, he could demand Mchale to allow him to take more shoots and do more post ups. Mchale has no reason to reject the demand. Last year asik averaged double-double and showed his ability to score everytime harden went down. Howard will also be there to rebound Asik's misses.
Playing with Howard won't hurt asik's to get his next big contract. He can exercise his player option in the third year and go to a team where he can start. He then just will have to prove his value as a starte again .
Things that will up Asik Value when he hits free agency
1. Championship pedigree by winning a title with Rocket.
2.Competent offensive game. In my opinion Asik can be worth $ 11 millions if he can hit his hook shoot consistently. The offense will really matter, because he will be 29 when he hits free agency in 2015
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