05-13-2021, 11:59 AM
(05-13-2021, 11:31 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: OK, now that that’s out of the way, I value JB much more than I do MR. His pedigree as a second rounder gets in the way. If we called him Mystery PG X and showed his numbers (especially per 36), people would go nuts to add that type of guy. JB is also a dream from a character standpoint and I think Robinson has some issues that make him less than ideal. Setting all of that aside, I do fear NY is going to come hard after Brunson.
Robinson IS in the contract situation I erroneously tried to paint regarding Brunson. NY CAN make him restricted this offseason. If they don’t, he’ll be UFA in 22. So, if he’s RFA, it forces us to work under the cap for a S&T with NY as his raise will be substantial. If he continues to play under his rookie scale this season, then he’s UFA in 22 and we’ve got just as much risk of losing him for nothing. Plus, isn’t center the easier position to fill cheaply? Since you keep posting this idea to little response, I thought I’d give one. I’m not a fan for on-court, off-court and financial reasons.
I think Brunson's numbers are a little misleading. He makes a lot of those against second units and seems to really struggle with long, quality defense. He also gets exposed defensively. He is a great bench/role player, but I don't ever see him being a legit starter on this team.
That being said, I agree on valuing Brunson way more than Robinson, especially for a team that is desperate for play making and shot creation. If we are going to trade away Brunson, I see it for somebody better and more expensive (like Ball or part of Brogdon trade).