Everyone and their brother is reacting to the OKC Thunder trade of Carmelo Anthony. Initial thoughts praised Sam Presti for the move to avoid having to buy out Melo’s contract and then be cash strapped to the tune of $9.3 million over the next three season. The fact Presti was able to also add two assets only adds relevance to ‘Presto Presti the Magician of OKC’ accolades.
Regardless of the on and off court issues Dennis Schroder endured in Atlanta from a strictly basketball sense getting a backup point guard who is adept at playmaking and scoring has to be viewed a gigantic win.