Apparently. 5th string point guard isn’t a thing, so they might as well have created some salary ballast for a potential future trade by getting a savvy veteran as a mentor instead of a project that won’t play.
It just doesn’t make any sense to me. I know this should be a quibble but it reeks of a phoned-in or pet move and that **** drives me bonkers as a matter of principle.
I don’t know what I’m talking about and my anger is obviously completely irrational.
We already know he has some trade value since 2 teams already offered us something for him. I think it's a decent gamble that we can increase that value by developing him and him getting spot minutes here and there.
He seems like a smart player that shoots well and doesn't turn the ball over. That can work great in our system. George Hill ish type player that is young and cheap.
Mudiay isn't going to be the backup PG unless he really develops quick. Mitchell isn't playing much at PG. We want him next to Conley. Exum will play some there but also at the wing. There is help needed at the PG position right now. He can fill that possibly.
None of this screams phoning it in. None of this screams sticking to players that aren't good just because we drafted them.