(Revised poll) Include Hawes or Thompson for Rubio?
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I said I would probably do a Hawes and the #4 for Rondo, but definitely not for Rubio. There are several reasons for that--first of all, it's more than within the realm of possibility that Rubio will fall to the 4th slot (and he seems to be pushing that way too), so on that basis alone, even if Rubio ends up being drafted at #2 or #3, it's not worth giving up any of our productive young players for him. Second, we can't bank fully on Rubio's potential--he's a passing whiz and has a knack for anticipating and seeing plays faster than most veterans, and on that basis alone he'll be special in some way, but he hasn't translated that onto an NBA court the way Rondo has done yet. While it's important to take risks and really jump on players we like, the difference between the #4th and the #2nd talentwise is not terribly steep, and a useful role player alongside our #4th pick should get it done instead.
I changed this poll once to add neither but immediately changed my mind just because it was obvious that the poll would result in nearly 100% "neither". Which come to htink about it actually makes the whole thread kind of pointless, but as long as the thread is pointless I figured might as well have a pointless poll to go with it. 
I changed this poll once to add neither but immediately changed my mind just because it was obvious that the poll would result in nearly 100% "neither". Which come to htink about it actually makes the whole thread kind of pointless, but as long as the thread is pointless I figured might as well have a pointless poll to go with it.
If I'm building a team with Rubio as my PG and looking to maximize his abilities I'd want to have bigs that run the floor well, have good hands and a high basketball IQ. And obviously it would be nice if they were young and could grow with Rubio.
Hawes and Thompson would compliment Rubio extremely well. So to me trading one of them to land him is a huge mistake.
Geoff has a second first round pick, Kenny's expiring contract and a few other movable pieces to get a deal done. But I'm far from convinced that Rubio is a surefire future star and worth mortgaging the farm for. But considering Geoff NEVER trades up, it would be a huge indication of his affinity for Rubio if he did.
Hawes and Thompson would compliment Rubio extremely well. So to me trading one of them to land him is a huge mistake.
Geoff has a second first round pick, Kenny's expiring contract and a few other movable pieces to get a deal done. But I'm far from convinced that Rubio is a surefire future star and worth mortgaging the farm for. But considering Geoff NEVER trades up, it would be a huge indication of his affinity for Rubio if he did.
To the question of whether I would answer neither...yes I probably would. I like Rubio, have long tagged him as one of the two guys (along with Thabeet) with a special talent I would like to get out of this draft. But all this hype...too much given what I haven't seen. I am not a believer at that level. He could be really good. Or he might end up another Goran Dragic. And I consider those two young bigs, not Kevin, to be the two most valuable pieces this franchise currently has. So I think my answer would be neither. I'd do what it takes to get him here with almost anything but those two. But jsut ripping up a fontline we finally got young patches over to get a PG who may or may not be the best PG in an incredibly deep PG draft...no, I don't think I do that. I just do not believe that deeply without having seen more.
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If only the ping-pong balls cooperated, this would be a non-issue, but nooo...
I chose "neither," but not an adamant neither, because I'm really looking foward to having Rubio make our games more enjoyable and exciting to watch. But if push came to shove, I'd move JT over Hawes, only because Hawes position is more difficult to fill, but I'd hate myself in the morning. Hopefully we'll end up with all three. Move anyone else but those two, please.
I chose "neither," but not an adamant neither, because I'm really looking foward to having Rubio make our games more enjoyable and exciting to watch. But if push came to shove, I'd move JT over Hawes, only because Hawes position is more difficult to fill, but I'd hate myself in the morning. Hopefully we'll end up with all three. Move anyone else but those two, please.
Ultimately, winning is what fills up the arena. Personality can do it in the short term. But if it doesn't eventually turn into wins, the arena will soon be empty again. Its unfortunate that we live in a disposable society. No one has any patience. Its feed me now Seymour, feed me now. We finally have two young bigs that show promise, and all everyone can think of is how to turn them in for the latest model. Sight unseen.
I think the poll shows the opposite is true, bajaden, since the number of people who WOULDN'T trade either Hawes or Thompson to secure Rubio far exceeds those who can only "think of how to turn them in for the latest model."
And it's not just about winning. It's about seeing a competitive team on the floor, with players who give their all. Yes, winning is much more fun to watch than losing but seeing a good game is much better than watching a bunch of malcontents giving a half-arsed attempt on the nights when they feel like it.
This GM stuff is tougher than it looks. Just maintaining the balance needed to keep fans returning while still looking towards the ultimate goal is enough to turn one's hair gray.
And it's not just about winning. It's about seeing a competitive team on the floor, with players who give their all. Yes, winning is much more fun to watch than losing but seeing a good game is much better than watching a bunch of malcontents giving a half-arsed attempt on the nights when they feel like it.
This GM stuff is tougher than it looks. Just maintaining the balance needed to keep fans returning while still looking towards the ultimate goal is enough to turn one's hair gray.
And in each of those trades you are downgrading in talent. Maybe you say its a wash with Thabeet because he brings other things to the table that Spencer doesn't (rebounding, defence, shot-blocking) but Mullens is a huge risk.
Jordan Hill is the second beft PF prospect in the draft but he is not good enough to tie Thompson's bootlaces.
While I am a big Rubio fan, I don't think you trade your young bigs for him. Two positions (C and PF) which are hardest to fill. We got 2 young bigs who play well together (they have their flaws but just about everyone does). They have length. Spencer has a genuine post game that is golden on any team and you need one if you are to contend.
Rubio is the best PG in the draft but in a PG deep draft, is he worth losing Spencer or JT?! I would say no. Rubio is a better player than Flynn but I would rather have a Flynn or Evans / JT / Hawes trio going forward than any combinations of Thabeet or Mullens / JT / Rubio or Hawes / Hill / Rubio.
If we can get Rubio with the 4th pick, brilliant. If we can get him by trading 4 and 23, great but if we have to lose JT or Hawes to get Rubio, I say no thanks. Rubio is good but he is no franchise player.
Jordan Hill is the second beft PF prospect in the draft but he is not good enough to tie Thompson's bootlaces.
While I am a big Rubio fan, I don't think you trade your young bigs for him. Two positions (C and PF) which are hardest to fill. We got 2 young bigs who play well together (they have their flaws but just about everyone does). They have length. Spencer has a genuine post game that is golden on any team and you need one if you are to contend.
Rubio is the best PG in the draft but in a PG deep draft, is he worth losing Spencer or JT?! I would say no. Rubio is a better player than Flynn but I would rather have a Flynn or Evans / JT / Hawes trio going forward than any combinations of Thabeet or Mullens / JT / Rubio or Hawes / Hill / Rubio.
If we can get Rubio with the 4th pick, brilliant. If we can get him by trading 4 and 23, great but if we have to lose JT or Hawes to get Rubio, I say no thanks. Rubio is good but he is no franchise player.