Bye Bye Burke

[Saint Cy of JFC]

Dude got traded for a 9th grader.

Most 2nd round picks aren't Freshman. He most likely got traded for someone who is in their junior or senior year of HS.

 

[Deleted member 95]

Or, a 27 year old European.....or Cuban baseball player.

Or a 28 year old Ghanaian high schooler

 

[Stifle Tower]

I look at it this way: Trey got Corbin fired. It is rare for a GM to distance himself from a pick, but DL immediately said Trey was the player Ty wanted. Clearly, Burke was not a unanimous choice. So when Burke continued to disappoint, I think DL had one of those "I told you so" instances to bring up to the internal Burke supporters. Had Trey had a great rookie season, maybe the Millers remain loyal to Corbin as a coach and talent evaluator.

So in a way, Trey Brick may have saved the franchise with his ineptitude.

 

[Doublea]

I thought Burke showed a few things in the first half of last year, but fell off. I still think he could eventually make something of his career. It was time to move on.

 

[mellow]

Hesitate to say it was a mistake? It was a huge ****ing mistake. It's one we can't really fault DL for, because we needed a PG and Burke looked promising.

I guess we will disagree on this one. Because if you are going to say "It was a huge...mistake", the fault absolutely falls square on the shoulders of Lindsey. He was the GM, he was in charge of scouting, Intel, draft preparation, roster building, everything. If he gets credit for discovering Gobert he gets the blame for whiffing on Trey Burke. He shuffled a bunch of assets around to get one decent player.

 

[Stifle Tower]

I guess we will disagree on this one. Because if you are going to say "It was a huge...mistake", the fault absolutely falls square on the shoulders of Lindsey. He was the GM, he was in charge of scouting, Intel, draft preparation, roster building, everything. If he gets credit for discovering Gobert he gets the blame for whiffing on Trey Burke. He shuffled a bunch of assets around to get one decent player.

I have always argued both ways. It was DL's first draft and I'll bet he was just one voice. KOC was still very much involved. The way DL distanced himself from the pick was very telling. I've been critical of DL, but I'd bet Trey was NOT the player he wanted.

 

[cctrackstar]

 

[Stoked]

GL Burke

Anything about his play has already been said. Handled it with class.

 

[RJF]

Best of luck Trey. I hope you make your mark in DC.

 

[jazzmailman]

I'm very surprised we actually got a 2nd round for him.

You can pretty much plug in any of those D-League PGs - Briante Weber, Tim Frazier, Xavier Munford, Phil Pressey... etc, and have the exact same stats as Trey

 

[Dr. Jones]

Straight up salary dump.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Best of luck Trey. I hope you make your mark in DC.

Do you think he starts?

 

[MoTappin]

Good luck to Trey. He handled his ups and downs here like a pro. Hope he finds a better fit in DC.

 

[RJF]

Do you think he starts?

Don't be a fool.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Don't be a fool.

Is it really a choice?

 

[RJF]

Is it really a choice?

Guess not.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

I guess we will disagree on this one. Because if you are going to say "It was a huge...mistake", the fault absolutely falls square on the shoulders of Lindsey. He was the GM, he was in charge of scouting, Intel, draft preparation, roster building, everything. If he gets credit for discovering Gobert he gets the blame for whiffing on Trey Burke. He shuffled a bunch of assets around to get one decent player.

It was a good move, it just didnt work out. It was a mistake, but it was a mistake I can't fault him for trying. It seemed good at the time, Burke just never learned teh NBA game.

 

[BENTLEY]

What if the rapture happens prior to that?
Could make for a weak draft year... well, at least if we are targeting high character guys.

Someone rep this for me.

 

[vegas]

Right move by DL. Wish Trey the best!

 

[RJF]

Someone rep this for me.

No.