(07-01-2022, 02:34 PM)cow Wrote: I think he'll get buried in the rotation as I can't imagine he'd start and he seems like a worse version of Reggie off the bench.  Ring chasing I guess is fair but nothing will really alter his legacy.

(07-01-2022, 02:19 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1542906386689839104?s=20&t=LQvmRvs0PqsRyEYrMp66Xg

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https://twitter.com/wojespn/status/1542945631110680577?s=20&t=LQvmRvs0PqsRyEYrMp66Xg

A bargain, imo. 

But, I bet the life of this contract will just about close out his window. When his feet start to slow, he'll be done.

(07-01-2022, 01:43 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I think @"omahen" was comparing them as "second best players" on their respective teams, which is valid, but to your point, I think it's a matter of perspective. 

ISO shot creation to the level of Brusnon's skills is much more rare than I think the majority of this board realizes. It's true that elements of the rest of his game leave much to be desired, but he is elite at creating offense off of the dribble. Elite. When you have a ton of that, like the Mavs had last year, I guess you get desensitized to its import, but trust me, when you don't have any of it, you value it highly, and it can be difficult to acquire. 

I get the complaints about Brunson's overall fit, but count me in the camp that believes this Brunson contract will be just fine in a couple of seasons. Possibly a bargain.

(07-01-2022, 02:36 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: What makes you think he wouldn't start?

(07-01-2022, 02:11 PM)cow Wrote: Utah would need to move Gobert first as those two on max deals cannibalize each others value in negotiating with other teams.

(07-01-2022, 02:40 PM)omahen Wrote: Here you go

Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter: "Utah is trading Rudy Gobert to Minnesota, sources tell ESPN." / Twitter

(07-01-2022, 02:39 PM)cow Wrote: He's played 40 games in the past three seasons, none last year.  I'm still curious how his acumen as a PG will mesh with Lue.

(07-01-2022, 02:43 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: I haven't followed the situation super closely, but my sense about last year was that he and Houston mutually agreed it was in everyone's best interest for him to stay away from the team. Safer for him, injury wise, and they didn't have a prayer of winning too much. Likely didn't want to, anyway. 

But, I agree that availability is a huge concern with this player.

(07-01-2022, 02:42 PM)cow Wrote: KAT, Ant and Gobert.

(07-01-2022, 02:44 PM)cow Wrote: Maybe Wall has grown up but he seems way to clownish for that group

(07-01-2022, 02:43 PM)omahen Wrote: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter: "The Timberwolves are sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt and multiple first-round picks for Gobert, sources tell ESPN." / Twitter

(07-01-2022, 02:43 PM)omahen Wrote: Adrian Wojnarowski on Twitter: "The Timberwolves are sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt and multiple first-round picks for Gobert, sources tell ESPN." / Twitter

(07-01-2022, 02:45 PM)KillerLeft Wrote: Jesus. I can't stand it. 

I guess this means KAT will ONLY play outside of the arc now? Not sure I could stomach that as a Minnesota fan.

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Yeah, this might be valid.

(07-01-2022, 02:48 PM)Bayliss Wrote: Minny is going to be tough!  They got Gobert and Kyle Anderson to pair with their young core.

Minny may run a version of their own twin towers, but on offense, KAT can shoot while Gobert can stay inside.  Defensively, pick and rolls may be their downfall, but if KAT leans into improving defensively that is a lot of length and versatility defensively they have.

(07-01-2022, 02:48 PM)Bayliss Wrote: Minny may run a version of their own twin towers, but on offense, KAT can shoot while Gobert can stay inside.