03-16-2022, 04:59 PM
(03-16-2022, 04:41 PM)cow Wrote: I wasn't "against it", I called it what it is, a bad trade. Bertans is as advertised, a league worst defender who is in a shooting slump and has a bad contract. I've never been a SD fan but that probably has a lot more to do with my love of his former running mate (LeVert). SD's play has surprised me and I like his attitude. I'm not sure it elevates the outlook of the team this year but we'll find out soon as the playoffs are quickly approaching. The flexibility angle for future dealings will be interesting but Bertans is far from an asset at this point. There is still no way we should have given up draft compensation to get the deal done.
Bertans will come around, it takes shooters a while to adjust see Bullock. Don't go writing him off when his career averages suggests he is an elite shooter. Again Bertans will bounce back, it will just take time for his rhythm to come.
Yes you were against the trade and calling it a bad trade is an indication that you were against it.
It was not a bad trade considering we were dealing with a bad asset to begin with.
The 2nd round pick is a throwaway. The Mavs probably see that as a waste and will target a vet anyway.
Like I said before the trade was win, we got a starter and an elite shooter. Judging Bertans is a bit premature just as it was premature to judge Bullock after a bad start.
I guess I just disagree with the way you break down basketball metrics and the big picture.
Nothing wrong with agreeing to disagree but it still looks like the trad worked well for us, all things considered.