Everyone loves found money. Perhaps you’re at your favorite sandwich place. You hand the clerk a rewards card: you’ve got a free sandwich. Perfect. Found money! NBA teams love found money too.
When prospects exceed expectations, they add unexpected value. For example, suppose you draft a player in the second round.
If they’re even a rotation-caliber player, that’s a great and unexpected outcome.
With that in mind, the Houston Rockets have got to be pleased with the development of KJ Martin so far.
LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: KJ Martin, Houston Rockets & Los Angeles Lakers Updates
As a second-round pick, he’s been far more productive than anybody expected. Unfortunately for them, he allegedly requested a trade recently.
Here’s a deal that sends him to the Los Angeles Lakers.