TRADE: PJ Washington+ 2 2nds To DAL | G. Williams+ Curry+ 2027 FRP (top 2 protected)

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He clearly understands the assignment.  I was much higher on his defense than the rest of the board (felt like Killer was the only one with me that believed he can be more than competent on that end) but even I was surprised to see us put him on Shai in his first game, even more surprised to watch him hold his own and create some turnovers in that matchup.

I was riding shotgun with KL on that one. Have coveted PJ for years as our Maxi “replacement.” I don’t think he has Maxi’s timing on weak side blocks, but then few do. He also isn’t quite as solidly built as Maxi to bang with centers. But makes up for that in other ways. 

I really believe you can count on one hand the number of guys in the NBA that have their defensive skill set that can also stretch the floor. The fact that we have two is amazing. We match up so much better with LAC and Phoenix now. And Gafford helps us with Denver, Minny and other bigger teams. An absolute coup at any cost.