nykballa2k4 wrote:kobe_vs_jordan wrote:lordjeff05 wrote:I'm ready to die on the hill that this was a good deal and Looney will be a steal at that number even if he averages just 15 minutes a game. He had better defensive stats in similar minutes as Kornet who is the same age and got paid almost twice as much as him.
I think I prefer Looney and his deal over Kornet and his deal.
I think I would take Kornet. Looney is solid and I think both players got a fair number. Of course, I did just watch Kornet turn into Wemby that one gave vs my Knicks so there is some bias. Kornet is a legitimate 3 point threat, can block shots. He does that weird thing where he doesn't block a shot, but jumps so that you can't see the rim when you shoot.
Is he going to get the rebound? No, but that's why the world gave us Russ
In today's market, and given the importance of a solid backup to your main guy, I don't think Kornet got overpaid. However, I don't think he's a real 3 point threat anymore. He hasn't shot them for like 5 years. People keep saying that but it hasn't been the case for a while.
