I don’t think what the guy’s being paid makes as much of a difference as what you’re saying. Plenty of players have taken pay it’s to stay with their current team. That’s essentially what this would be.
Seldom does it happen to team leaders though. Forgot which former player but he spoke on this type of situation. It can create a strange dynamic when the once high paid and important role having player is reduced to a vet minimum backup. Just a weird leadership dynamic and role reversal from years of a built up seniority to just a guy.
It sounds like not a huge deal but a big part of this game is the locker room dynamic and energy. Apparently this type of thing can make things unclear.
Just going off what former players have said, I didn’t really think this was a thing until I heard players speak on it.
I would equate it in the corporate world to having your boss reassigned to a normal level employee while another team member gets the management title. Would certainly create a strange energy within the team with a drastic role change.
Obviously the right personalities can make that work, but generally I think that could create a vibe that’s a bit off from what you’d want.
Worthless drivel as usual.
