Jaden Springer Responds to Daryl Morey’s Comments About His Value

When Jaden Springer was dealt from the Philadelphia 76ers to the division rival Boston Celtics, Sixers' President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey made underwhelming comments about the 21-year-old.

"Our evaluation was that his timetable to help a playoff team is farther out than what the 2nd-round pick can do for us," Morey said.

Springer spoke about getting traded from the 76ers to the Celtics.
"I thought it was pretty good," Springer said. "Coming to a team like this, you can't go wrong. Probably the best team in the league, a bunch of great guys, great organization, and so far I'm loving it here."

When informed that Brad Stevens said he had his eye on the 21-year-old former Tennessee Volunteer for a while,