(02-22-2024, 10:38 AM)youzigizag Wrote: 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 agree but I don't get spin coming from the Brunson camp. They knew he was going on this podcast and was going to be asked this question. He could have just let it die and said no questions about the Mavs but he chose not too.
The question is why did he want to pick this topic back up?