van exel is clutch only because:
if you shoot enough in that situation, you'll eventually hit a couple of shots.
yes, nve has been more productive than Artest.
However, artest fits more into what the mavs need.
Lets ask a question. Who is the more quality player by your definition..who has had the better career:
Nick Van Exel or Kurt Thomas?
probably NVE. Who fits the mavs needs better?
Kurt thomas
sometimes you make moves that may mean moving the better "quality" player so that you can fit a need.
once again...i'd much rather the mavs look to acquire a big man..but this trade is heavily in favor of the mavs
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