Mook vs Derron Williams

It has been 2 weeks since the big trade and I haven’t had a chance to write about it.

When I saw the trade I couldn’t believe it.

It just came out of nowhere.

It was a big-time player… and it was the same package almost given up for Carmelo…

Smart move by Utah or crazy move

·      They jumped on the opportunity to build their future, they saw what ew Jersey was offering and seized it - SMART

·      They get 2 and maybe 3 lottery picks + a former all-star. That’s how you rebuild a team - SMART

·      I’m not too sold on Favors, and people are saying this next draft is weak… so it could be risky - CRAZY

·      They were still in the play-off hunt… and Derron Williams is a superstar who could take them pretty far – CRAZY

·      The current roster was good, really good even- but were they good enough to win it all? That’s the whole point isn’t it? Good enough to make the playoffs isn’t the goal - GOOD

·      They should have unloaded Kirlienko in the deal… Provako may have taken on the Russian, they need to unload his contract… and it could have been a good move for him too – Un Smart

Derron Williams is better than Carmelo

For New Jersey, they wanted a superstar and they got him.

But what now?

They gave up their future for one player. Who will they get for Derron Williams to pass to? He needs another player. Brook Lopez is a good center, but not the type of scorer/force you need to win.

Still, the NBA is a super-star league and Derron Williams is a superstar.

Now, that he is out of Utah, the world will see it

In my mind, it now goes

1.     Kevin Durrant

2.     LeBron

3.     Dwight Howard

4.     Derron Williams (tie)

5.     Chris Paul (tie)

6.     Derrick Rose (though he is this season’s MVP)

7.     Kobe

Followed by in some order…

Dwyane Wade a pretty good talent if he stays healthy

Blake Griffin amazing, but young

A’mare & Dirk are big guys who can score

Russel Westbrook & Rajon Rondo… young PG’s

Paul Pierce & KG… old vets in Boston

Steve Nash… 2-time mvp

Joe Johnsno & Josh Smith… underappreciated in Atlanta

K Love… double-double machine

Duncan & Ginobli… winners in San Antonio

Gasol & Oden… would be superstars anywhere else...

In other trades, i was surprised the Clippers would trade Baron Davis for Mo Williams... + they gave them a draft pick. Davis has had his problems, but he's great when he wants to be, and he seemed to be clicking with Blake... couldn't they get more from a high draft pick?