Orlando Magic Receive: G/F Devin Vassell 

San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Cole Anthony 

When we’re evaluating young basketball players, we normally look at their ceiling and their floor. 

That makes sense. Put differently, we’re asking two questions: what is the best case scenario, and what is the worst case scenario? In answering those two questions, we can generate a range of potential outcomes. 

At this point, Cole Anthony appears to have a higher ceiling than Devin Vassell. He’s got more shot creation abilities, and he’s a much better ball-handler. Those are star qualities, and Anthony has them. 

On the other hand, Vassell probably has a higher floor. He’s a better defender and a more reliable floor spacer.

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By contrast, those are role player qualities – and they’ll travel far in the NBA. 

Should the Spurs really part with such a reliable player to land Anthony?