Yesterday, the Dallas Mavericks inked Corey Brewer, who was recently bought out by the Knicks after being acquired by them from Minnesota in the three-team Carmelo Anthony trade. Tweeted @DrewUnga on the news: “3 years and $7.3 million for Corey Brewer? For what? Winning two NCAA titles? Head scratcher.” My sentiments exactly.
How, exactly, has Brewer proven himself to be a good NBA player? By averaging 9 points a game over three-plus seasons for the horrid T’wolves? I was surprised at the many who touted his potential high value to contenders this spring and the ensuing interest in him by those contenders. How has he earned such regard?
I think the answer is that he hasn’t, but that he passes the eye test. He was an excellent all-around college player, in particular, perhaps the best wing defender in recent men’s NCAA history. And he still has the look of your prototype athletic (even after blowing out his knee two seasons ago) swingman who c...
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