As the NBA's Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches, last July's lopsided Rudy Gobert blockbuster remains a hot topic thanks to Minnesota's struggles and the rise of Utah rookie Walker Kessler
Looking at the details of that trade again, it sort of staggers the mind. Was Connelly/et al trying to recreate the Twin Towers strategy in an age when everyone else is doing the opposite (except maybe the Cavs?). Sort of a we'll zig, while they zag? Only problem there is that they paid a premium for Gobert when doing the opposite of everyone else should have cost LESS money!
In all seriousness, what would that trade look like if you did it right now? Walker-Kessler plus what = Gobert?
I assume Tim Connelly was pushed into making a big splash by the incoming owners, but even so, he wanted Gobert. In hindsight, going after Dejounte Murray or Donovan Mitchell might have been the route to go, instead. 🫤
My guess is KAT will be the big name traded this summer. They should at least be able to recoup some of those lost draft picks in the Gobert trade....
Looking at the details of that trade again, it sort of staggers the mind. Was Connelly/et al trying to recreate the Twin Towers strategy in an age when everyone else is doing the opposite (except maybe the Cavs?). Sort of a we'll zig, while they zag? Only problem there is that they paid a premium for Gobert when doing the opposite of everyone else should have cost LESS money!
In all seriousness, what would that trade look like if you did it right now? Walker-Kessler plus what = Gobert?
Congrats on the podcast Marc!
Looking forward to listening to it.
I assume Tim Connelly was pushed into making a big splash by the incoming owners, but even so, he wanted Gobert. In hindsight, going after Dejounte Murray or Donovan Mitchell might have been the route to go, instead. 🫤
My guess is KAT will be the big name traded this summer. They should at least be able to recoup some of those lost draft picks in the Gobert trade....
Looking forward to the ‘Committee of One’ seating a new member. 😜
Will definitely be a loyal listener, for sure! 🙌
A suggestion
if you two ever have guests... you title the segment THIS GUEST
Hi Marc. Will there be a link to the podcast through the substack? Like we had set up with the green room recordings?
Good information.
Will the Rui trade get the “guarantee” a play in appearance!? :(
I’m being sarcastic. :)