longstrangetrip wrote:Good takes on Dunn, Cam.
Yes, that's the story my friends in New London told me about his background...I didn't know ESPN had covered it. His dad is a very well-respected guy in town, as is his older brother. Seems like a high quality guy. And I think you're right. Even though some news outlets have used this as a sideways shot at Rubio, I agree that it's more about playing time...few teams are as set at PG as the Suns and Celtics. Still, it's odd to try to manage your way out of almost $700K per year. Can you imagine doing that, and then sustaining an injury where you never get another contract...seems like a big risk. Dunn and his agent have to know Boston and Phoenix wouldn't use a 3rd or 4th pick unless they had a clear plan for him...maybe they have something in place to trade him to a team that needs him more, or trade one of the existing PG's on their rosters. Just seems like an odd financial move to me. But again, this is a guy who could have come out last year as a high pick, but elected to stay in college one more year.
If Dunn (really more likely his representation) gets him to a better landing spot he could possibly end up making some of that money back in endorsement deals down the road. The Timberwolves are poised to do something special. If you could get to the Wolves suddenly you are with some really good things to help with your brand. Thins is considered a top coach. Towns is a complete stud. lacing is a promising player and 2 time slam dunk champion. That Wiggins guy is pretty good and Rubio is a still a pretty popular player. There is going to be plenty of hype surrounding this team and Dunn could get in on that while still having some chance of making his own name for himself either as a 6th man type or as a starter. Regardless of all that it's not just about the money.
