02-22-2024, 10:38 AM
I dont get the Brunson stuff.
I just assume his family and camp had a plan for a while. Maybe even the Mavs new of the plan and didnt attempt to retain Brunson for fear of size issues in Playoffs...but most importantly that his camp had a plan that Mavs couldnt compete with.
I get that the above flies in the face of asset management in Sports. But what could you do in the above situation? Brunson's contract was allowing him to be a free agent, Brunson's value around the league was tricky to pin-point and I assume Mavs were reluctant to offer top dollar due to defense.
With a Godfather as a high up NBA team official, a dad as an ex-NBA player and coach...I just dont buy that Jalen wasnt planning on going to New York all along unless Mav's offered near Max. The New York situation is like Fairy-tale, Dream Come True type scenario for a player.
The rookie contract was signed and Mavs had no control. Jalen's value was skyrocketing. Mavs had reservations about Brunsons size maybe. Brunson's camp had a plan.
I dont get what the big deal is unless something factual comes out that Brunson's camp didnt have a plan and Mavs dropped the ball on negotiations. Seems like Mavs were in a situation where they had to offer near Max or Max or no deal from Brunson. I dont think Mavs could have been kind enough to Brunson during his tenure to get him to stay with what was available in New York. I dont think there was a possible way to make him feel wanted enough for what was available in New York...except maybe Max Money. And I still think he chooses New York.
I just assume his family and camp had a plan for a while. Maybe even the Mavs new of the plan and didnt attempt to retain Brunson for fear of size issues in Playoffs...but most importantly that his camp had a plan that Mavs couldnt compete with.
I get that the above flies in the face of asset management in Sports. But what could you do in the above situation? Brunson's contract was allowing him to be a free agent, Brunson's value around the league was tricky to pin-point and I assume Mavs were reluctant to offer top dollar due to defense.
With a Godfather as a high up NBA team official, a dad as an ex-NBA player and coach...I just dont buy that Jalen wasnt planning on going to New York all along unless Mav's offered near Max. The New York situation is like Fairy-tale, Dream Come True type scenario for a player.
The rookie contract was signed and Mavs had no control. Jalen's value was skyrocketing. Mavs had reservations about Brunsons size maybe. Brunson's camp had a plan.
I dont get what the big deal is unless something factual comes out that Brunson's camp didnt have a plan and Mavs dropped the ball on negotiations. Seems like Mavs were in a situation where they had to offer near Max or Max or no deal from Brunson. I dont think Mavs could have been kind enough to Brunson during his tenure to get him to stay with what was available in New York. I dont think there was a possible way to make him feel wanted enough for what was available in New York...except maybe Max Money. And I still think he chooses New York.