I know that we're obsessed with shotblocking and rebounding, but it just isn't a high priority with Stevens/Ainge. They seem to put a much greater stress on shooting, deflections, and mobility (i.e. the ability to handle switches). I suspect that they'd take Jackson if given their druthers.
Is there any offer they can make to San Antonio for Kawhi? The fourth pick in this draft might be as good a centerpiece as the Spurs might get offered for him, but not sure what salaries they can tack on to make it work that the Spurs would be ok taking back (without touching Gasol and Conley in this hypothetical of course).
Want to provide some reasoning as to why you think Stevens/Ainge think this way? Based on their drafting habits I don't see any reason for thinking that way.
I don't see anything close to a match with us even if Ainge wanted to overpay which he simply doesn't do. We know that Wallace's niche in this league is to manage small market payrolls so at best it needs to be a team with a good starter that is a salary match for Parsons. Someone like a Blake maybe.
One of the 1st rounders in the KG trade was Minnesota’s own in 2009, which they used on Jonny Flynn instead of Steph Curry.
Whoever said anything about trying to "compete" in the West? This is a business and a small market team at that who desperately needs to put a competitive product on the floor or their revenue takes a major hit. You also have a GM calling the shots and he may be on the hot seat so he isn't about to trade the 4 now for a future pick(s) that convey after he is out.
How many shotblocking/rebounding post players has Boston really chased after in the Stevens era? They consistently pass over those guys for the switchy players. Look at all the people that complained about Boston's choice of Ojeleye over the rim running/rebounding Jordan Bell last year. Or the selection of Jaylen Brown over Dragan Bender in 2016. Or even their rejection of a deal based around rim running/rebounding Nerlens Noel for #3 that same year.
Yeah, this isn't just theoretical either, Bamba's a great defensive prospect, but there's a bunch of reasons to think Jackson is a better one, not least of which are his versatility, age and superior BBIQ.
I don't know, if they could turn Parsons and #4 into Kawhi Leonard they'll have gone a long way towards fielding a western conference playoff team that can make the second round.
agree.
A high-quality picture of Marc Gasol in there, with a choice tshirt.
He mentions Okogie, from Ga Tech. I like this comment:
This is interesting and pretty much runs counter to all of the rumblings coming out of the Nova community. The common belief there is that both Donte and Omari Spellman are gone.
Is DD's stock every going to be higher than it is currently? Unless he and his people are figuring on him looking a lot better in a less deep 2019 draft class, he should stay in.
Interesting, I have him plugged into the 40-50 range on my mock. I wonder if they're trading out of the first round?
Well he figures to be the focal point of the offense, depending on recruiting situation
I think I’m a little aggressive on Pinson because I like him. I haven’t heard anything prior to this indicating that any team had first round interest in him at all. Most of the mocks I’ve seen don’t even list him.Doubtful they are using your big board for their rankings
Totally agree, and when you watch the playoffs, it's not hard to see why. If you're a big man who has any mobility issues on defense, at all, you're at risk of being run off the floor. Al Horford is never getting run off the floor.
I expect Ainge to do his due diligence on all levels of the personnel chain as we could easily end up with a 2nd round pick in any offseason trade. Of course, Ainge holding a 2nd rounder isn't anything to get your hopes up about.
It's the Hawks, aren't they destined to screw this up and draft Trae Young?
Aren’t the Kings much more likely to screw up a draft pick than the Hawks? This could be a truly crazy lottery with so many bad FOs involved.
Excellent point, so the Kings draft Mo Bamba followed by the Hawks grabbing Young? That would be the most Kingsy/Hawksy draft ever.
If they put Collins and Bagley together I'll have an answer on my opinion of him.
Agreed on both counts. He lit up the combine and is reportedly shooting up draft boards. Unfortunately don;t think the Celts will have a crack at him at this point. No-brainer decision for him.
I think Philly would jump all over him at #26 right in front of us if he did somehow last into the mid-20s (that's currently exactly where Tankathon has him). Both Bridges and Donte would make a lot of sense for that team. If Danny can get a mid-round 1st, I'd love to see him scoop him up.
I've been last 2 years due to work connection and it's actually a pretty fun event. I was able to talk to several players, coaches, agents, etc. Last year was even more fun than 2016 due to the Ball element.
If I dragged the wifey to an NBA Draft and spent half of my time looking down at my phone I would be banished to the couch!
Probably good move for Porter. Didn't realize he's only 18.5 years-old. He has potential to go much higher in 2019.
