We're #2! (merged)
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Sure, he didn't do completely awful, but KAT averaged 15-10 in his first series. Anthony Davis averaged 31-11 in his at the same age. A number two pick can get you an Anthony Davis player most drafts and if you pick well. KAT is no Anthony Davis. Not gonna send a number two pick for a player that I believe can never be a number one option.
I would trade 2 for KAT, easily.
They'd probably want more than that though, and I'd assume that would be one of our bigs, which would make the trade a bit lopsided.
I think this draft is going to be a lot more interesting than Vlade sleepwalking into picking whoever is left of Doncic/Ayton.
Good times!
They'd probably want more than that though, and I'd assume that would be one of our bigs, which would make the trade a bit lopsided.
I think this draft is going to be a lot more interesting than Vlade sleepwalking into picking whoever is left of Doncic/Ayton.
Good times!
Well maybe or maybe not but my opinion of KAT is that he is a self limiting player. Has all the tools necessary to be a true great, but plays super soft and really isn't all that good in the post. Not to mention his defense continues to be a work in progress even with a good defensive minded coach.
He's a good to great big man, but he's got some noticeable flaws and was generally disappointing in the playoffs. I would like to give Joerger the chance to mold the next guy we draft and not trade for someone with bad habits already instilled. That's just an opinion of course. I openly admit that I've never been as infatuated with KAT as some others, but I'm not blind to his skill set either, or his weaknesses.
He's a good to great big man, but he's got some noticeable flaws and was generally disappointing in the playoffs. I would like to give Joerger the chance to mold the next guy we draft and not trade for someone with bad habits already instilled. That's just an opinion of course. I openly admit that I've never been as infatuated with KAT as some others, but I'm not blind to his skill set either, or his weaknesses.
If he falls in love with JJJ or Porter, I could see us trading down with Memphis for 4.
Phoenix just put their pick on the block (although it sounds like they want an established player, so they could be dangling it for Kawhi, maybe KAT).
Vlade himself has said we want to look beyond Doncic.
Personally, I'm with you in that I want us to go for Doncic or Ayton (whoever is left) and call it a draft. I'm just starting to think it's going to be a little crazier than that!
Phoenix just put their pick on the block (although it sounds like they want an established player, so they could be dangling it for Kawhi, maybe KAT).
Vlade himself has said we want to look beyond Doncic.
Personally, I'm with you in that I want us to go for Doncic or Ayton (whoever is left) and call it a draft. I'm just starting to think it's going to be a little crazier than that!
I know that smoke signals are a thing. I'm just looking at the chatter and considering all the wheeling and dealing of Vlade's past drafts.
Also low key mentally preparing myself for typical Kangz disappintment after the high of landing pick #2 (I'm gonna be so mad if we end up with Porter).
Hopefully Doncic plays even better on Sunday and makes an easy decision even easier!
Also low key mentally preparing myself for typical Kangz disappintment after the high of landing pick #2 (I'm gonna be so mad if we end up with Porter).
Hopefully Doncic plays even better on Sunday and makes an easy decision even easier!
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the "internal" strugg
hmm....I want to lean towards a yes but he doesn't play defense and he's shown lots of instances of pouting, after a while that would grow tiresome but either way, Minny isn't getting rid of him so soon. They will try to fix this "inner" conflict they've been having. Maybe Thibs is breaking down his players like he did in Chicago?
hmm....I want to lean towards a yes but he doesn't play defense and he's shown lots of instances of pouting, after a while that would grow tiresome but either way, Minny isn't getting rid of him so soon. They will try to fix this "inner" conflict they've been having. Maybe Thibs is breaking down his players like he did in Chicago?
I think he wouldn't be doing his due diligence if he didn't say otherwise, also he doesn't want to tip his hat off to Phoenix to extract someone out of us - or inadvertently facilitate a trade. It is likely that everyone in the organization knows what we really have or don't have with Giles while few outside have any clue. And so that is why we are going to have a ton of leverage on draft day.
Phoenix needs a big and so if anyone with a top 4 pick has their heart set on Doncic they might be persuaded to move up.
I think the players' opinions are tainted because if Phoenix wants Doncic and we want/select Ayton (or another big) players are going to get shipped and may find themselves out of starting jobs heading into their contract years. Naturally they all want to contribute on a team about to make a jump and lock in those big dollars.
Phoenix needs a big and so if anyone with a top 4 pick has their heart set on Doncic they might be persuaded to move up.
I think the players' opinions are tainted because if Phoenix wants Doncic and we want/select Ayton (or another big) players are going to get shipped and may find themselves out of starting jobs heading into their contract years. Naturally they all want to contribute on a team about to make a jump and lock in those big dollars.
