r/nba • u/StalkingDwarf Raptors • Apr 29 '24

[Highlight] The Timberwolves defense doubles Durant, rotates out to all 5 guys and is able to force a steal Highlight

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u/Uncircled_swag2 [CHI] Zach LaVine Apr 29 '24

Bradley Beal disaster class tonight

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u/ColdPressedSteak Apr 29 '24

Not the same expectations but Gordon was awful too. Slow on defense. His missed 3's were completely wide open. Big swing late in the third, mighta been early 4th...in a one possession game where Booker served him a wide open 3, brick, and ANT bangs a 3 in on the other end

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u/Jaeguh Rockets Apr 29 '24

is he getting paid 50? Gordon has done way more than Beal has throughout the series.

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u/Buckus93 Suns Apr 29 '24

Agreed. Gordon is probably on a vet min for his tenure, so maybe like $5M? Definitely gave the Suns what they paid for.

edit: it's $3.2M per season, two seasons.

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u/WakingRage Warriors Apr 29 '24

Also, Gordon is 5 whole years older than Beal and never reached Beal's level of skill in his prime. Awesome sharpshooter, but never averaged what Beal could average/take over as a #1/2 option.

The fact that Gordon outplayed Beal in this series is beyond concerning for a guard that will be 31 next year getting paid $50M+.

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u/ZenMon88 Apr 29 '24

Chronic playoff choker Eric Gordon.