MrSparkle wrote:I guess I will slightly jump on the pitchforks-for-AK wagon... seeing Wood's RFA price, and knowing Lauri was far apart on the extension (which leaves us in a tough spot with Lauri's coming RFA)... and seeing Grant break out, with AK knowing him for a year in DEN... it is a bummer that two very good hybrid PFs went below-market value (granted, Grant was considered overpaid), and we're stuck with probably an inflated-market value for Lauri if he continues his preposterous 64% TS (mind you, on mostly wide-open shots).
I actually thought Grant's contract was in the realm of "fair" given his age and defensive/two-position floor, I just thought he was a stupid pickup for DET given their situation and roster, and I sure didn't expect him to start scoring like a maniac in a bigger role. His playoff advanced stats were pretty cold, so what's happening right now was very unexpected. I've got to say, in the midst of the MPJ scoring craze, I realize he's got some freak iso talent, but his defense was atrocious in the bubble, whereas Grant's defense was so good it was basically worth a $15m+ price tag (IMO). So what confused me, was seeing how badly Jokic defended in Orlando... was it was wise letting Grant go and holding MPJ? We'll see how the Nuggets fair when he's back on the floor, but he's not gonna help that bottom-tier defensive ranking. With Millsap a year older, Grant/Plumlee gone, and Harris managing to be even worse than last year, I don't expect DEN to make the 2nd rd despite Jokic being in peak shape. They gambled on some farm pieces like Bol, RJ and MPJ, but it might've been wise to just sell high on the young bubble-assets since they were 3 games away from the finals.
Read up on Grant’s decision to go to DET. Social justice motivated.
