02-18-2022, 04:20 PM
I'm not on the trade Brunson train, I love having him as part of the starting rotation.
BUT...if the opportunity comes to get an established star, JB's $20MM-ish new contract will likely not be enough. However, JB+DB would be more than enough for a star and a pick or role player or rookie deal.
So rehabbing the perception of what DB brings is a worthwhile investment. The NOP wasn't his best game, but he seemed active and engaged with trying to support the team concepts. After 2 games, that's probably all you can ask. ASB gives a chance for the new guys to get more acclimatized, so I'm interested in how he's used during the stretch run.
BUT...if the opportunity comes to get an established star, JB's $20MM-ish new contract will likely not be enough. However, JB+DB would be more than enough for a star and a pick or role player or rookie deal.
So rehabbing the perception of what DB brings is a worthwhile investment. The NOP wasn't his best game, but he seemed active and engaged with trying to support the team concepts. After 2 games, that's probably all you can ask. ASB gives a chance for the new guys to get more acclimatized, so I'm interested in how he's used during the stretch run.