During the championship era, Clyde was probably a top 5 player every year though never the BEST player. However, he was the best CLUTCH player every year. I view Brunson the same way. If the game is close I expect the Knicks to win because we have Jalen Brunson.
I’m just struck by Lamelo Ball. I’d imagine Hornets fans notice, and maybe it’s because they’re in eternal tank mode, but nobody around the league talks about how the dude really never plays. We’re almost through year 4 and he’s played 184 games. If I’m the Hornets, with another top 5 pick, and I’m 2 years away from having to pay him again wonder if they sell on him this summer before teams notice he doesn’t play. I don’t think he’s lost his value yet.
This is way off topic but Jon might consider an article on
Dick Barnett with the news that he has a real shot at getting elected to the Hall of Fame. To the eye test he (like Bill Bradley) never looked the part of a Hall of Famer and his stats support the eye test. But the NBA considers college in a way that the other sports Halls do not and there he has an outstanding case.
During the championship era, Clyde was probably a top 5 player every year though never the BEST player. However, he was the best CLUTCH player every year. I view Brunson the same way. If the game is close I expect the Knicks to win because we have Jalen Brunson.
Very, very well said.
I’m just struck by Lamelo Ball. I’d imagine Hornets fans notice, and maybe it’s because they’re in eternal tank mode, but nobody around the league talks about how the dude really never plays. We’re almost through year 4 and he’s played 184 games. If I’m the Hornets, with another top 5 pick, and I’m 2 years away from having to pay him again wonder if they sell on him this summer before teams notice he doesn’t play. I don’t think he’s lost his value yet.
I love this thought Lee. I'd be fascinated to know his market if the Hornets ever quietly explored moving him this summer.
This is way off topic but Jon might consider an article on
Dick Barnett with the news that he has a real shot at getting elected to the Hall of Fame. To the eye test he (like Bill Bradley) never looked the part of a Hall of Famer and his stats support the eye test. But the NBA considers college in a way that the other sports Halls do not and there he has an outstanding case.
Something I probably can't get to until the offseason but if he makes it, I will absolutely do a retrospective.