TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[mvossman]

Whether you agree or disagree, interesting to read Bill Simmons trade value rankings.  Luka is # 2.  No other Mavs.

Brunson is #54 and KP is honorable mention.

https://nbarankings.theringer.com/trade-value

A window into this orgs asset management.  There are nearly 90 names on that list if you include the mentions and no hint of a Mav after Luka.  We let a top 55 guy go for nothing and sent out an honorable mention guy for a guy who is not mentioned and another that would be on a worst contracts list.  I realize this team got better after the KP trade, and its important to improve fit when making trades, but its also important to at least be in the ballpark on asset value and I will continue to argue that they got fleeced on that deal from an asset perspective.