05-13-2021, 05:21 AM
(This post was last modified: 05-13-2021, 05:38 AM by dynamicalVoid.)
(05-12-2021, 09:45 PM)F Gump Wrote: Yes that's what the buyer says, trying to get him at half price.
Even if KP has a flaw here or there, I promise EVERY asset being offered in return will have its own flaws too! Those buyers will come to you, hoping to get your guy for players they aren't really satisfied with. They WANT what you have. And they think the flaws can be minimized or erased if they have that player. But before buying, those flaws are all they want the conversation to focus on, not the treasure or great and rare value you have in your hands.
Gotta think like a seller here.
The Mavs have The Unicorn. The Unicorn. Anyone buying is expecting they can find a way to lessen or erase the flaws, but they will shine a spotlight on the flaws. But the smart seller remembers "If you want a unicorn, you pay a unicorn price." Come hard after him, or don't bother at all, would be my attitude.
This is my stance on KP.
He is pretty much one of a kind and you arent getting a similar player back, imo.
There are major risks involved with KP at 30M+(Klay Thompson)...and at 30M you may want a drama free, low injury risk, unquestionably dominant player...and KP might not check any of those boxes.
A lot of talk about fit issues, defense, injury risks, contract size, behind the scenes issues....BUT what I want to see is if he can duplicate his Bubble performance this post-season. If he looks to be able to produce in Playoff atmosphere....mainly the ability to get off clean shots over defenders and display respectable defense...are we thinking that we will get an equal player back via trade(if KP isnt the one requesting)?
I get all the negatives attached to KP...but DOES HIS SIZE give him an advantage when the competition stiffens up? I dont care about reg season stats...WHEN HEALTHY...IS HE ABLE TO OR DOES HIS SIZE(is he hitting shots because he is taking advantage or able to take advantage of a height difference) provide an edge during elevated competition?
If his size is an advantage during stiffened competition...I think I will take a Danny Ainge approach on KP..."You have to have multiple Stars to win in this League". I have only heard others claim that Ainge has that opinion...havent heard him say it myself. And...in this case a Unicorn.
I am not saying there are not major risks with KP...unloading him and not having to worry so much about a Klay issue is understandable. But...IF there is any evidence after this post-season that KP is able to use his size to his advantage against stiff Playoff defenses and play decent defense himself...he might be a true Unicorn and maybe worth keeping. At least until a fair/good fit trade comes along. Unless you think chemistry/fit is more important than weapons to win it all.
Is he a weapon when it matters? Or too much risk regardless?