NBA Free Agency: Overpaid, Bargain Or Just About Right
Apr 22, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Thaddeus Young (30) argues a call with referee Zach Zarba (28) during game two of the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 96-91. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Liles-USA TODAY Sports
Thaddeus Young
Contract: 4-years, $50 million
Even though Thaddeus Young didn’t put up career numbers after being traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Brooklyn Nets, re-signing Young was a move that was more of a necessity if nothing else for the Nets.
They needed continuity that didn’t come from Joe Johnson or Deron Williams. Young isn’t necessarily old and is probably in his “prime.” The thought is that he’s bound to improve at some point before regressing. And, at this point for their franchise, the Nets will gladly take that exchange.
Verdict: Just About Right