Van Exel's addition gives the Las Vegas Radiance Team's bench a strong ball-handling threat.
Although this threat is unstable, having it is better than not.
At 30, Van Exel is at the peak of his career. Not considering off-court factors, this trade is a definite gain for the Radiance.
Though Eddie House is a good young player too, his development has a long way to go.
The Radiance Team already has many young players who need growth, and House's growth priority might be the lowest.
Leaving the Radiance for the rebuilding Nuggets isn't necessarily a bad move for him.
As for the off-court concerns about Van Exel, they're unlikely to be an issue with Ah Gan.
Speaking of troublemakers, Van Exel can't compare to Riddle.
This guy, aside from playing ball, is just a criminal—even doing stuff like unlawfully charging phone fees to others' phones. It shows how low his moral compass is.
You're a strong, tall Black guy; you might as well use a gun for highway robbery, right?
