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AngryBanana wrote: Tue Jun 18, 2024 10:41 am
Celtics Send:
Antonio Gates
Albert Morrow
Wizards Send:
Maci Currin
Walker Kessler
Wizards 2062 1
5 points
Appreciate the talks as always X. I know we had have several talks one way or the other on this deal and glad to finally make something work for both parties.
I think this deal cemented the Wizards at the top of the standings. No one had much of a shot at beating the Pistons' record, but Xist and the Wiz made it competitive. At 18-6, the Wiz acquired Gates, a ratio of 3 wins for every loss. With Gates, the Wiz went 47-11 to finish the season. I'll take that win differential all day, especially for the cost.
Now, unfortunately for AB, Gates never really worked out in Boston. It was a big swing, one he had to take, but he chose the right time to exit the Gates game. In return AB got a young blue pot, a possibly good pick (you never know, but Xist's Wiz might be ready to reset in 2062), a desirable center in his prime that he can flip next season for more assets, and some cherry points on top.
Look, I think there were several great trades this season, but I'm not sure any of them - no matter how creative - were as mutually beneficial as this one.