Rod Boone says we need to trade our pick and cites the terrible draft class. I just don’t get it. What do you think we can get for the 6th pick in a terrible draft class?
Not a whole lot. Maybe a solid Shooting Guard
Probably on a bad contract for someone looking to shed some money. But who?
Jason Richardson
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Don’t get Rod’s take here. This draft class is universally slated as being weak, so the trade value of our pick will be commensurately weak, too.
The only argument for his view would be a ‘better the devil you know’ approach. I’d rather invest the pick and developmental resources in a young player the organisation believes in.
I’d love to see some examples of who that could be. Same as everyone else it’s no secret this pick has a lesser value.
Keeping it just makes more sense.
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Really not sure… but we need one, haha
Why can’t we just shoe horn Cody Williams into the two guard spot? I don’t care if we are drafting him 4 slots higher than where he would have gone last year - he fills a need.
I don’t disagree
I just want a Beal type and we instantly become contenders.
Easier said than done
A few thoughts. After watching the playoffs I’ve been reflecting on a few things. I’ll pontificate my meaningless, wandering trains of thought.
Look at these four teams in their respective conference finals. All four teams completed important trades to bolster their teams. Prior to this season and deadline.
Minnesota: the much maligned Gobert trade.
Dallas: Gafford and PJ at the deadline
Boston: Porzingis and Jrue Holiday prior to season
Indy: Haliburton via trade last year and Siakam at the deadline
Of course, those teams had some serious stars going for them and some homegrown talent, but wow what excellent work by the front office for each team.
Last note,
Let’s talk about Dallas. Prior to trade deadline they ranked 19th in defense. Post deadline up to now easily top 10. Dallas buzzes on defense, great switching, communication. Seamless.
Lastly, but mostly importantly: a little case study in Dallas and Minnesota. What a departure from “small ball is the future”. Dallas with the physical, rim running tag team of Gafford and Lively.
And Minnesota with KAT, Gobert, and Naz Reid. Minnesota putting up the best defense in the league and being the kryptonite to the league favorite, Denver Nuggets.
Dallas and Minnesota strategies give you a lot to think about. *So if Clingan is there at pick 6, do you draft him to pair with Mark Williams?
“SKILL ball is the future”… gotta have size AND skill anymore!
Yeah! Just like jt Thor and Kai jones!
Can’t remember who I heard talking about size in the league and how Golden State was the exception. That you still need size to compete at the top of the NBA. We need to get bigger at the 2 and 4. Would also really like a stretch 4 or 5. Poku might be able to fill that need at 4.
What’s bothering me is that no one is talking about how fucking ugly Lamelo’s shoes are.
I know this is a hornets forum and we tend to support our dudes, but most of us on HP are not young and/or cool. No offense guys, I mean that in a self effacing kind of way-I’m neither young nor cool.
I just can’t sit here without commenting on how fugly Melo’s kicks are. No wonder he tweaks his ankle constantly. They don’t look like they’re worth a shit on the court outside of simply being fugly.
And I’m only 50% kidding on that last comment.
Real question-does anyone else around the league wear the Lamelo ball shoes??
Chef biting his tongue. Trying to stay positive.
The chocolate ones?
Unbite your tongue. Set it free Chef. I need your support in beating this dead horse. That dead horse/ongoing problem won’t beat itself.
Wow what an incredible group that wears the Lamelo ball shoes. Truly elite company!
I’ll eat my words, I had no idea that Joffrey Lauvergne wore Lamelo’s signature shoe. Damn guys, my bad.
You’d certainly hope part of LaMelo’s injury evaluation is his foot ware.
Did i just see Ashley Shamadi (spelling maybe wrong) interviewing Kyrie after the game.?