It has been greater than a yr since a controversial commerce occurred earlier than the deadline, as Luka Doncic was despatched to the Los Angeles Lakers in change for Anthony Davis.
Whereas groups have been aggressively pursuing stars this offseason, the Boston Celtics gave away their famous person Jaylen Brown for veteran ahead Paul George.
Talking on Draymond Inexperienced’s podcast, the four-time champion shared an trustworthy tackle the current commerce.
“No disrespect to Paul George, however this isn’t an excellent swap. I acquired a whole lot of love for PG. however like myself, PG is 36 years outdated. Not like myself. I’m going into yr 15. I believe PG goes into yr 17. And Jaylen Brown, not even 30 years outdated. He’s 29 years outdated and he’s going into yr 11,” Inexperienced mentioned.
Inexperienced mentioned the age hole of each stars and weighed in on Brown’s worth after Brown obtained Finals MVP two years in the past and made the All-NBA second workforce this yr.
By the way in which, he [Brown] received Finals MVP two years in the past. I believe he simply made the All-NBA Second Staff this yr, was arguably, controversially, probably may have been a first-team performer, however the votes are what they’re. So it’s not an excellent swap. Like whenever you’re speaking simply participant for participant, it’s not,” he added.
The Philadelphia 76ers clearly received the commerce, but when this had occurred a decade in the past, this might have been thought of a blockbuster deal.
George’s prime could be handed after coping with a number of accidents. He averaged 17.3 factors, 5.3 rebounds, and three.6 assists.
In the meantime, the 29-year-old Brown simply got here off his finest season in his profession, averaging 28.7 factors, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per recreation.
