Why The Brooklyn Nets Do The Deal
Mikal Bridges looks like a blossoming star. Some Nets fans won’t like this deal for that reason.
At the same time, the Nets may not be ready for a blossoming star. This group is otherwise light on offensive creation.
Moreover, Bridges looks like the type of star who can be the third-best player on an elite team or the second-best on a strong one. He shouldn’t be the best player on an NBA team.
Neither should Michael Porter Jr. On the other hand, he does have star-caliber shot creation. Moreover, he’s younger than Bridges. Porter Jr. still has plenty of upside.
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That’s part of why the Nets do this deal. The other part is the first-round pick and pair of swaps. All told, this is good value for a rebuilding team. If the Nets consider themselves one, this is a good trade for them.
Is it a good trade for the Nuggets?