If one more brain dead dink suggests trading Kemba Walker I’m going to snap
Let’s get one thing out of the way. The NBA Trade Rumor scenarios that pop up on the Bleacher Reports of the world are just fat hobo nerds with access to NBA trade simulator. They can be easily avoided with half a brain.
What is frustrating me is I have not heard enough people talk about the reasons why you can not trade Kemba Walker. The biggest reason if you are the Boston Celtics is PR. In 2 Years you have lost 3 All - Star player who walked out the door on their own after decades of failing to attract top Free Agents. You landed on your feet after the Kyrie debacle by getting Kemba in the sign and trade deal with Rozier. You can not then just turn around a year later and dump him. We saw the backlash they, in my opinion, un justifiably received after trading IT. How many All-Star point guards can the Celtics Strike out on?
Plus, you already have a bad reputation across the league as a City. Why? I don’t know. The racist angle is out dated. This is not the city it once was. Like most cities. Plus, you don’t think there are racists in Houston, TEXAS? Yes it’s cold, yes its small. But it’s the greatest sports town in the world. Which is another reason why you can’t move Kemba. He fucking likes it here. He is a competitor. He is a UConn guy. He knows what the climate is. Inside the Garden and Out. Tie in the chemistry he has with Tatum and the team. That is a no brainer.
Let’s talk the knee. Yea he might have a bad knee. You wanted to use him as a chip for Harden while he’s sidelined? How does trading a depressed asset at his lowest value sound to you? Now, It’s early, but look like the knee is better.
Let’s talk the contract. He’s been in the league 8 seasons, been a multiple All-Star, and made an All NBA Team. He could be making a lot more. This is the talent you want on your team. More importantly, it’s not hurting you. You have over $30 million in a TPE’s and your best players are on rookie extensions.
Oh also, he’s good you idiots. He averages 20+ points, 5+ assists, and 1+ steals. He’s an all NBA point Guard! He creates his own shot, defends fine for his size, and is a fantastic teammate. It’s all value add. Trading Kemba for a center who plays defense is lazy dumb ass analysis of the game of basketball. Kemba Walker Good. Dumb ass Celtics fans Bad.