TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[Jason Terry]

I don’t think anyone disagrees with this. It’s just the certainty of moving backwards that bothers me. With Brunson, I think this team IS a contender. 

And not for nothing, but while this team has been put together pretty well in terms of fit in recent years, I’d say they’re miles behind where they were at this point of Dirk’s career when it comes to overall talent.

Agree with everything you say. I think there’s more to it though. I expect an all in move from Phoenix soon. Denver is all in. Clippers and Warriors are a class above us even with Brunson. So as great of a time to make a run last year was, this year isn’t the time to truly contend

Had we traded Brunson we maybe would’ve got back our own FRP, a protected 23 FRP and Quickly or something. To me the deep playoff run was more valuable than that

Had we re-signed Brunson we would have no chance to get under the apron for a few years which would’ve been bad during non-contention years and held us back

The difference is maybe 4 to 6 seed with and without Brunson. It will all look better when the season gets going and we’re in the mix and the knicks show everyone they’re a clear lottery team