BKN - MIN - SAC (Version 2)

[JKiddy]

Monk and DeRozan’s go-to scoring ability, creation, and playmaking put them ahead of Johnson for me. As for Ellis and Murray, they aren’t as impactful offensively as Johnson but they are much better defenders than Johnson (which is why I’d have him as our 5th-7th best player).


That’s not a knock on Johnson. He’s an excellent role player and I’m a big fan of his game, but the Kings have a lot of talent on this roster already and have 4 guys that can get 20+ points & 5+ assists on any given night.

Sure, they are 22-20 record wise (43 win pace) but they are 10th in Net Rating at +3.2. If you use that Net Rating and enter it into an “expected win calculator,” it would predict the Kings would win 50 games this season. I wouldn’t put too much stock into that record since at face value it may be misleading (especially considering how brutal the west is).

If CamJo had 12 games and a month of practice to get into the flow with you guys, I do not believe you will think that Monk nor the current version of Derozan at his advanced age would be a better option that the fresh 28 year old CamJo who has only played 300 some odd games so far in his career.

If the trade happens, please come back to me and give an honest opinion once he wears the Sac Town colors. I promise you, you will love this guy.

You never answered my question above. Look for the post that talks about Malik Beasley, Grayson Allen, and Norman Powell. I am curious to hear your response.

Trade Values as of today:
Cam Johnson > Norman Powell (because he is 31) > Malik Beasley > Grayson Allen

[jayjaysee]

Not sure I’ve ever seen games played be used as a way to excuse a players age. Wonder if that works for most players? Like missing 20 games a season is a pro not a con..

I think Brooklyn will likely get a good offer for Cam Johnson. But just random.

[JKiddy]

Wear and tear... I do agree with you.

Cam is by far the most valuable asset on the trade market. He will get 2 1sts or the Nets will keep him on his very valuable contract. I think 2 teams end up giving a very good package by Feb 3/4th.

[OGSactownballer]

Wear and tear... I do agree with you.

Cam is by far the most valuable asset on the trade market. He will get 2 1sts or the Nets will keep him on his very valuable contract. I think 2 teams end up giving a very good package by Feb 3/4th.

Keep telling yourself that.

This is a new era. Firsts have greater value than to be wasted in role players under the new CBA and its restrictions.

[winforlose]

The Wolves Mavs game from 1-22-25 is why you don’t sell low on Jaden. He only shot 1 of 5 from deep, yet he went 6 of 8 from the line, 9 of 13 from inside the arc, had 8 rebounds, 4 steals, 3 blocks, 27 points, and took on some of the toughest defensive matchups including holding Kyrie to a quiet first half. Jaden when used properly is way more valuable than people realize, and he is only 24. Comparing a 24 year old to a 27 or 28 year old is always a bad idea. By their prime players usually find more consistency and add layers to their game. Compare Cam before and during his prime. So no, Cam is not worth Jaden.