TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[F Gump]

The knock on Wood has to be about character and chemistry, I'd think. I have nothing specific to point to about that, but when a guy with that type of talent switches teams gets moved so much (kind of surprised Houston is already giving up) and fans can't figure out why, there's usually problems with attitude, work ethic, life-style, etc. Those things might seem peripheral and unimportant to us, but for those who have to work and (basically) live with these guys, that stuff is of primary importance, I'm sure. 

But, there's no question that some of the shine has worn off of him already, and tbh, he wasn't the hot commodity I expected, even during his recent free agency. I do think he's a player the Mavs can afford to acquire, if they set their sights on him. 

It will be interesting to see what teams, if any, go after the kid at this point. Like I said, I have no idea what it is, but there is something about him turning people off.

I've heard his video game playing tends to be higher on his priority list than his job as a basketball player.