New York Knicks Receive: F Kyle Kuzma (Sign & Trade), G Monte Morris
Washington Wizards Receive: F Julius Randle
It begs a question: what exactly are we talking about? Name recognition? Really? Does name recognition get you wins on a basketball floor? Let’s be a little more serious in our analysis.
On the other hand: why are some superstars’ names so widely recognized? Usually, it’s because they win games on a basketball floor.
The league’s best players can raise a team’s floor. That’s what makes them superstars.
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All told it’s hard to classify players like Beal and Randle. Beal once led the league in scoring. Randle has been named to two All-NBA teams.
Yet, neither guarantees you a playoff run on their own.
What could they guarantee the Wizards if they teamed up?