Even though we’re in a weird spot pick and age-wise, it feels like some kind of move would need to be made to keep our players happy?
We got players like CamJ and Mikal in their primes and roleplayers like Royce and DFS in the beginning of their 30’s.
It seems like they want to compete at some level and while Ben is the big question mark it feels like we’re just wasting time here, also not owning our picks for the next few years.
The way this fanbase sees Mikal is shameful. Everybody thinks CamT is untouchable but not Mikal? He’s a two-way stud with a great head on his shoulders. After the embarrassment the big 3 were where all 3 either demanded out, chose not to play or gave up on the court, you’d think the fans would love a guy who has averaged 25 with us, who plays EVERY GAME and hard every night.
You say we’d need a trade to make the players happy. I disagree (unless it’s making guys that don’t play happy by trading them) because our players right now seem to be happy and are buying into the vision. They aren’t divas and actually maybe like the fans and Brooklyn? Crazy thought.
Mikal is 27 and should be on a contender. He’s not bringing us a title so it’s pointless to build around him.