Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant a Wizard

DANNYLANDOVER · Post #221 » by **DANNYLANDOVER** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:20 pm

Love the deal! Would've been okay with giving him a 4 yr, 40 mil contract. I guess he's betting on himself for the short term. Smart!

Post #222 » by **montestewart** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:33 pm

The Bryant signing, a draft that including trading into the 2nd round, a trade for true prospects/young talent and a 2nd rounder. What a contrast to the Grunfeld era

trast66 · Post #223 » by **trast66** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:46 pm

Good contract! I like the 3 years, he will show in that time whether he can become a serviceable defender, if not we can move on.

dlts20 · Post #224 » by **dlts20** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:52 pm

I see you, Sheppy

WallToWall · Post #225 » by **WallToWall** » Sun Jun 30, 2019 11:57 pm

This goes both ways. Shep make a great deal. Bryant must really want to stay a Wizard because he (probably) didnt entertain any other offer. Something to be said about someone who actually wants to be a Wizard.

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Post #226 » by **City of Trees** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 12:49 am

Congrats. I think Bryant's development will surprise some people.

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TGW · Post #227 » by **TGW** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 1:00 am

I concur with the board.

Post #228 » by **nate33** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 1:50 am

Mojo Amok wrote:$8 million per is dirt cheap under the circumstances - I'm thrilled! If they front-loaded it, it'll be straight brilliant.

The only other deal I've seen thus far for mid-tier guys that looks like a comparable bargain is Aminu to Orlando for similar money.

The cap is going to be $118 million in 2021. We can't expect prices to be locked into where they were two years ago.

Good point about Aminu. His contract really stood out to me too. A bargain deal for a solid player.

prime1time · Post #229 » by **prime1time** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 2:00 am

Read on Twitter

Listening to this podcast. Really blown away by Thomas Bryant. Had no clue he was so well spoken! Wouldn't be surprised if he becomes a future all-star. I really recommend that you listen.

tontoz · Post #230 » by **tontoz** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 2:06 am

Nice to get a value signing for a change.

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #231 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Mon Jul 1, 2019 12:06 pm

nate33 wrote:Absolute steal. I'm very happy.

I only wish we could have inked him to a 4-year deal. 4/33 would have been even better. I'm totally comfortable betting on Bryant for the long term. He's a great kid, a real hard worker, and he's already a surprisingly effective player. He has all the tools to one day be a top 10 NBA center.

The contract is in the ballpark of what he wanted, but still off by 1.7 mil; I'm guessing they compromised on a 3-year deal, which allows him to prove that he can be the consistent player they want, without holding him hostage an extra year.

dangermouse · Post #232 » by **dangermouse** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 5:31 am

This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?

He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.

AWIZZINGBULLET · Post #233 » by **AWIZZINGBULLET** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 7:07 am

dangermouse wrote:This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?

He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.

If Bryant blossomed into Capela defensively, that would be nice.

Post #234 » by **nate33** » Tue Jul 2, 2019 1:03 pm

dangermouse wrote:This is great news. Anyone know if the 3rd year is team/player option?

He gonna blow up. Capela with 3pt range.

It's definitely not a player option. I remember Candace Parker tweeting that Thomas will be an unrestricted free agent in 3 years, earlier than his draft class.

Post #235 » by **nate33** » Wed Jul 3, 2019 2:39 pm

I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.

queridiculo · Post #236 » by **queridiculo** » Wed Jul 3, 2019 2:52 pm

Pretty hilarious merge.

gtn130 · Post #237 » by **gtn130** » Wed Jul 3, 2019 2:57 pm

I guess I'm the only person on this board who isn't that excited about Thomas Bryant. Centers in general aren't that valuable today, and Bryant has a long way to go defensively. I don't see the value in bigs who can't defend when you can alternatively play a smaller lineup with a more skilled offensive player who won't be outsized in 90% of matchups.

FAH1223 · Post #238 » by **FAH1223** » Wed Jul 3, 2019 3:14 pm

nate33 wrote:I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.

Could you re-name it to "Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant"

That sarcasm must remain even though kid has turned out to be a player.

FAH1223 · Post #239 » by **FAH1223** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:25 am

Read on Twitter

Silvie Lysandra · Post #240 » by **Silvie Lysandra** » Wed Jul 24, 2019 1:38 pm

FAH1223 wrote:
nate33 wrote:I'm consolidating the Seismic Shift in the East and The Thomas Bryant Back 3/25 Deal threads.

Could you re-name it to "Seismic Shift in the East: Thomas Bryant"

That sarcasm must remain even though kid has turned out to be a player.

i love how the sarcasm might end up being unironically true if he becomes a 20/10 center with 3 point range