No, this was one move that looks good at the moment, but Portland is still a lotto team on the cusp of the luxury tax. That's not good any way you slice/dice it.
Right, he probably made this good move on accident honestly.
I have a feeling this isn't the first time you've said that......
From what I had read, he and the Denver coach were not on the same page. He was a bench player for that reason. He loves it in Portland because he said he contributes as a defensive team member. He likes the guys. He loves to pass. He worked out with a trainer double duty in Cal. to get into great playing shape. With a winning streak, Turner coming back and his consistent play we may catch a playoff berth. We really needed this win at home.
Yeah it's a real concern. Sure everything seems OK for now because he's got PT and he's in the honeymoon phase, but what's he going to do when the motivation to show the Nuggets they fucked up wanes? Maybe nothing changes and it's all sunshine and rainbows from here on out, but who knows?
Not denying that Nurkic could have handled this better, but I think Malone is at least partially to blame. He never gave this dude extended minutes. I distinctly remember an early season game when Nurk was giving Plums fits in the first half, but he barely played in the second. Malone also screwed around with Jokic's minutes earlier this year and even benched him for a period (I followed this closely because my fantasy team desperately needed Jokic). Needless to say, Malone seems like a hard ass, and Nurk needs some coddling. And they don't really have much leadership outside of an insignificant vet in Jameer Nelson on that squad.
Oh, my, god. Terry, look at that Nurk.
If he does that, this city will build a statue for him
I've been ready to trade Plumlee for a center upgrade since last year's playoffs. This is a move that needed to be made. Nurkic is the truth. He's our second most valuable player. Cornerstone. I love this guy.
PB&J FTW
Fair point.
