Exactly. Something like 26 teams need to get pretty lucky to turn into a competitor. The 76ers don't have an Anthony Davis prospect or anything, but they've got some nice pieces in MCW, Noel, and a better draft pick than the Celtics have.moly99 said:The thing I find infuriating about people complaining about the draft as luck based is that they are ignoring that ANY way to build a team is unlikely to work. Hoping for premier to free agents to sign with you is also likely to be an unfulfilled dream. (There are way more Lebron suitors than there are Lebrons, and over 80% of free agent signing are overpays.) Trades have a number of hidden costs that fans ignore. (Negotiation leverage, coaching/locker room fit, you usually have to give expensive extensions to the guys you traded for, etc.)
If the Sixers young players are busts it will be a disaster. But if Dwight's back gives out then the Rockets are screwed too.
Carter-Williams isn't a star, but he's a very strong defensive guy who generates offensive value that way as well. Given he was a rookie, I'm not too worried about the shooting yet.