06-29-2022, 12:05 AM
(06-28-2022, 11:56 PM)F Gump Wrote: I don't think it was only short term value that they got.
Teams have to learn how to win in the playoffs. Then they have to learn to elevate even more to the next round, and the next. And learn the grind they will have to encounter.
That lack of experience was going to be a barrier to the very top rungs, until they won a series and started having a chance to figure out what it takes. The fact that happened was huge. Once they won once, it made them see how to win, and how to do it at an even higher level vs PHX. I think it will pay dividends in future playoffs.
And there's no question that without Brunson here, none of that ever happens. Plus, I don't think Brunson's value at the TDL was high enough to net enough to be worth more than that experience. For Luka mostly, but also for DFS, TB, Maxi, SD. Maybe even Green or Maxi.
I've racked my brains trying to figure out who TB is, certainly not Bubble. Reggie typo? I'm not sure I appreciate the value of that playoff run as much as you do but it did give me a new perspective on some player evaluations. I'm totally out on SD and JG long term. Bullock is a baller and was impressed by Frank's plug and play. Still think I'd take whatever assets JB what have netted at the TDL though.