I don't see how he can give the Nets an A and the Pacers a C+
The Nets got a great offensive weapon, yes. They also got another player who needs to have the ball in his hands at all times when they already have Kyrie. Those styles will probably clash on the offensive side, and even if they work out it's still a massive downgrade for team defense. Oh and they gave up 4 first round picks so if this all-in maneuver doesn't pan out the future looks like their shitty past
The Pacers had to deal Oladipo, or else he walks at the end of the season and we get nothing, so everything from this deal is a net gain. Yes Caris LeVert is a downgrade and 2nd round picks don't usually bear fruit in the NBA Draft (although Malcolm Brogdon was a 2nd round pick) but getting something instead of nothing is at least a B if I graded it
Houston made out the best in this deal, they got rid of the problem child and brought in an All-Star on an already good roster and have picks for the future
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