In an extraordinary move for the San Antonio franchise, Dejounte Murray will go to Atlanta for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round picks.
The Atlanta Hawks they took the point guard Dejounte Murrayng San Antonio Spursin exchange for Danilo Gallinari and three first-round draft picks. The maneuver included the hope that the French Victor Wembanyama be the first to choose Draft 2023.
The Spurs removed their best player in the hope that the future was brighter than Murray’s present, which is a big risk.. The point guard had a very high level of the 2021-22 season: he averaged 21.1 points, 9.2 assists and 8.3 rebounds, 2 steals per game and led the Spurs in the Play-In, in addition to being called up for his first all star game. He still has two years left on his contract: $ 16.6 million for the 2022-23 season and $ 17.7 million for 2023-24.
What’s left for the Spurs? Includes Danilo Galinari and three picks from the 1st Round of the Draft: 1st Round 2023 for the Charlotte Hornets and 1st for Atlanta in 2025 and 2027, in addition to the possibility of swapping positions between the Spurs and Hawks in the 2026 Draft.
The most optimistic about the maneuver sees a good bet in the future, even if the selections are not protected. The most speculation comes here “tanking”; so it is called to go at the expense of something in itself in order to achieve something in the future. For example: do not enter the playoffs to be included in the Draft Lottery.
The move is interesting because the Spurs are not accustomed to these types of transfers. There are many picks he receives in return and, according to the expert journalist Zach Lowe, they are not protected. And, in addition, it generates doubts about the continuity of Gregg Popovich to the team leader who knew he faced a season with few chances.
Dejounte Murray and Trae Young will be teammates with the Atlanta Hawks (Photo: Casey Sykes/Getty Images)
Who is Victor Wembanyama?
The young Frenchman 18 years is considered the best project for Draft 2023 and one of the best anticipated Europeans in NBA history. He is 6-foot-1 with 6-foot-2 arm reach, speed, coordination and superb ball possession talent. Mike Schmitz, former ESPN Draft specialist and now manager of the Portland Trail Blazers, called him this year the best project he’s reviewed in his life.
Playing on ASVEL of his country and under the direction of Terence Parker. Tony Parkerbrother of Terence, San Antonio Spurs superstar with four rings in the franchise, he is the president and owner of the team.
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Source: Tycsports
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