07-20-2021, 09:47 AM
(07-16-2021, 04:04 PM)cow Wrote: I was pretty down on Jalen prior to this past season. He really impressed me this last year. I just have no idea what to pay him. I'm still in the camp that thinks his physical limitations will prevent him from ever being much more than what he is today which is a rotational piece who can spot start for you when needed.
His UFA status is really the nail in the coffin for me. Good chance the Mavs can't pay him to what other teams that are desperate for a PG will pay him.
Might as well trade him for the best asset(s) possible. I like the 2023 FRP back from NYK, though I'd add Robinson to that deal as the sweetener given how good Brunson has been. Perhaps I'm overvaluing him, but Brunson has shown the ability to put up big stats when he starts. 16.6ppg/4rpg/4apg on 53.5/38.5/76.2 in 12 starts this year (similar trends with last year too).
Those are great stats for a young PG in the league. Hell, if Ball can get upwards of 20 mil potentially, then Brunson should be angling for something similar too.
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