Zeke gonna do whatever he thinks is best for him. While that sucks for fans, it's understandable from a business, & personal level. As a fan, I don't like it but, realize my opinion, & fandom is somewhat irrelevant.
My frustration with the situation is, I believe he's a year early. I could stomach the holdout better, if this was next year. Holding out with 2 years left, I don't find as honorable. It's as if, Z wants to eat up the available cap space all for himself knowing, that next year we'll have several other big deals coming. We just can't pay everybody top dollar.
Stephen said recently, "It's not like the extra money is going in mine, & Jerry's pocket, that money goes to other players" or, something to that effect. He's got a legit point here. While, I'd love to see Zeke playing, What top player with looming contract deal coming, would you like to see bounce so Z can get his money..? Jaylon..? Dak..? Amiri..? How about an Olineman..?
I'd prefer Z to eat a slice of humble pie, get to work, & help this team go deep in the playoffs. He's proven he can ball. He hasn't proven, he can stay out of trouble long term. Imagine giving him the monster contract that hurts the team, & he gets in trouble again.....