But one could argue that you need several guys playing about their salary to bring force of talent to the table within the league salary structure.

I know this is a half full perspective in some ways, but fair pay for output isn't the formula for success. If it was, NJ should have been a contender last year (my subjective determination) based on the production you get from Jefferson, Carter and Kidd likely being somewhat commensurate with their salaries.

I think you need a Ben Wallace on a cheap deal, or a Tony Parker playing out his rookie deal, or a Dwyane Wade on his rookie deal to build additional talent into the roster.

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