Brooklyn Nets Receive: G D’Angelo Russell
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Kyrie Irving
Some NBA players are simple. You know what type of value they’ll bring to your team in virtually any context.
Sometimes, those players are stars. Take Giannis Antetokounmpo. He’s virtually elite in every facet of the game besides three-point shooting. Teams know that if he’s surrounded by spacing, he’s a walking offensive and defensive system.
Of course, this doesn’t only apply to stars. Take Otto Porter Jr. No, he won’t take over the game and put the team on his back. Still, he’s going to shoot 3s efficiently and defend well on a routine basis. He can play with anyone.
Other players are a little more complicated. D’Angelo Russell is one such player. He’s a good pick-and-roll ball-handler – but is he good enough to run your offense through? If not, what’s his value? After all, he’s a spotty shooter and a relatively weak defender.
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Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving is complicated as well. That’s not due to his on-court production – we know he’s a more than capable lead ball-handler. It’s his off-court antics that impact his value. Should the Timberwolves really take a chance on him?
