Trading back for Mikal Bridges.

[upinsmoke]

I really think Mikal is going to be a great player in the league. I would consider trading back for Orlando's #6 and their pick next year or J. Isaac. We're atrocious defending the perimeter he'll be such a great fit here.

 

[funkykingston]

I like Bridges but he wouldn't be a trade back target for me. He could surprise me but right now I see him becoming a lesser version of Otto Porter

 

[gunks]

Solid floor as a 3 and D roleplayer, with people saying he could be much more. ...

But if we're going to gamble on upside, I'd rather go for Euro Harden or Amar'ebosh. That's what a number 2 pick is for.

 

[pdxKingsFan]

How is it we get the opportunity none of us thought possible and we want to throw it away?

 

[206Fan]

I see Mikal as a role player in the NBA. Maybe a high level role player, but still a role player. At #2, we can get a franchise player. I'm not passing that up for fit.

 

[Joshoua]

How is it we get the opportunity none of us thought possible and we want to throw it away?

We can’t have nice things

 

[Kingz19]

How is it we get the opportunity none of us thought possible and we want to throw it away?

Some sort of syndrome. We don’t think we deserve it or something. We long for the comfort of mid lottery because that’s what we’re used to. Maybe we’ll hit at 7 but if we don’t, what do you expect at 7?

2, you can’t blow it!

 

[The Effort Police]

I've soured on him as time has gone on. If there's one word I could use to describe what I feel is going to be his career, it's pedestrian.

So in short, no. I wouldn't draft him seven either.

 

[upinsmoke]

Pretty much the responses I expected and you all may be right. Maybe.

 

[jcassio]

I like Mikal Bridges at #6 or 7. Wouldn't be surprised to see him become the "franchise player" that many people are projecting on Ayton and Doncic. But in looking at our roster, I think we need quality over quantity. So I'd rather we take our best shot at #2.

 

[jiimbob]

I like that you put yourself out there with this scenario. I liked Isaac a lot last year and Mikal this year but then questioned his age in relation to ball handling. Both upgrades over Justin IMO.

 

[Tetsujin]

I like that you put yourself out there with this scenario. I liked Isaac a lot last year and Mikal this year but then questioned his age in relation to ball handling. Both upgrades over Justin IMO.

You know who else is an upgrade on JJ? Luka Doncic