12-14-2023, 03:14 PM
So many different opinions of the value of assets among fan bases. It’s also true among NBA GM’s and scouts, although I would suspect it’s a much narrower cone of opinion than the fan bases (for example, see the wild swings on Powell, THJ, and Hardy on this board over the past couple of months).
While every GM would like to “win” a trade, I.e. I’ll give you my shiny new nickel for your dull old quarter, I think sometimes it has far more to do with fit and value to the acquiring team.
Minnesota took some serious ridicule for trading all those first round picks for Rudy G. But apparently, they thought that, in their particular situation, they were getting good value. And aren’t they?
So a good GM is probably on the hunt for deals that benefit both teams, rather than just himself. A win-win mindset. Maybe not like Mr. Ainge.
While every GM would like to “win” a trade, I.e. I’ll give you my shiny new nickel for your dull old quarter, I think sometimes it has far more to do with fit and value to the acquiring team.
Minnesota took some serious ridicule for trading all those first round picks for Rudy G. But apparently, they thought that, in their particular situation, they were getting good value. And aren’t they?
So a good GM is probably on the hunt for deals that benefit both teams, rather than just himself. A win-win mindset. Maybe not like Mr. Ainge.