I do think being on the team would have been a benefit to Booker long term. I can understand his position too but I do think practicing and playing with more talented players would benefit his development.
I think Chris' point is that the gamble is worth it to Dak. If he's franchised and God forbid get injured, the $29m he was paid is more than enough to set him up for life. However, if he doesn't get hurt or even plays competently (like Cousins) he will either get tagged again or hit the open...
I wouldn't have a problem with trading Booker if he is healthy this year and the team is still in the bottom 3rd of the league. This team has been built with him as the focal point and he's entering his 5th year in the league. I know he is young but i think that this is the season that the team...
I'm typically optimistic but I think the front office has to earn that optimism. I'm going to be skeptical of this group until they've earned the benefit of the doubt.
It's possible that there was always an issue but there's more media and more exposure.
It's also possible that the players are so much bigger and faster now that the hours have a much greater impact.
I think West traded him because he is being paid like a top 20 player in the league and unfortunately with the injuries, age and wear and tear, he is not that guy.
I think because he was undrafted, the team is in a unique position where they can really give him time to work on his shot before he starts playing. Here's a story about the money and resources the Spurs have invested in their player development...
My question is does the team have a development plan for him? Are they just hoping that he will figure out how to be a NBA point guard in the D league by himself or are they devoting resources to his development?
I went with a C. The draft was perplexing but after everything shook out, I can at least understand where they are trying to do. I like the coach, I like Rubio and I like signing players that have got minutes on playoff teams. I think this is a real make or break season for Booker. All of the...