26 Mar 2015 01:27:40
76ers / Twolves
I feel a backcourt of the future, two combo guards who are 6'5" and athletic. One who is an elite passer and shooter, one who is a gifted slasher, and both excellent ball handlers. That combination is DeAngelo Russell and Zach LaVine. LaVine has been coming on real strong as of late, and is only 20. Brett Brown would do wonders with this kid. Russell is a floor leader that has the rare quality of being able to score AND making his teammates better. Hinkie is all about upside and youth, and I don't think you could ask for a better young combo to develop into stars. I am willing to overpay for LaVine, based on potential alone.
Sixers trade Lakers protected #1 for LaVine.
Backcourt Russell and LaVine. Frontcourt Embiid and Noel. Wings Covington, Grant(draft winslow, Oubre, Hezonja, or Johnson with a combination of Miamis and OKC;s #1's this year). Still have Saric coming over(like another lottery pick just sitting there).
Minnisota gets ultra value for LaVine. Win/Win.
Im sick of picks, its time for players. All we gave up for the LA pick is MCW.
Comments?
26 Mar 2015 06:00:20
This is just plain stupid, even I know Lavine isn't worth that pick, and while I know he isn't worth that pick, I'm not sure the Wolves would even want to give up Lavine with, as you said, his amazing potential. Lavine is learning how to play the game, and I'm not sure the Wolves would want to restart by getting another rookie, who they might not even see until next year when no one know where that pick will land.
26 Mar 2015 12:17:09
Thats a good trade. I like it. Sixers get a shooting guard and the wolves can get a big.
26 Mar 2015 13:18:02
Highly overvaluing Lavine. Yes I like the kids game but he's not a roy candidate for a reason. Now if you say lakers pick for wiggins then I can see, even if you'll need more to get wiggins. Lavine just is an average player who can dunk right now. Yes he has upside but I can find ten lavine at the fifth spot In a Draft. So no way. Our other idea of trading Miami and okc I like. Good call on all those potential guys too. Winslows I think my favorite with the euro close behind.
26 Mar 2015 14:16:10
Plus this trade would basically be Mcw( trade for lakers pick) for lavine. That's ridiculously bad.
26 Mar 2015 14:25:00
@gosixers26
The Wolves don't need a the Lakers pick to get a big, they have their own pick to get a good prospect. if anything they would end up taking Russell with their pick, which would be higher than the Sixers and a big with the Lakers pick if they got it
26 Mar 2015 14:41:46
Wolvesfan, you cannot seriously be suggesting the Wolves wouldn't trade LaVine for the Laker pick?
26 Mar 2015 15:18:50
Lakers r most likely going to have their pick this year so timerwolves might draft a big with their own pick and if they get lucky next year and get lakers pick in draft then they could go guard.
26 Mar 2015 15:48:08
I'm saying that for the same reasons that jvoug wants Lavine, the Timberwolves would want him too. And there is the likelihood that they won't see the pick for 2 years, and when they do see the pick, knowing that the Lakers like to spend money, it might be a late 1st round pick they get instead of the a lottery pick that they used on Lavine. Plus it would be giving up on a player after 1 year. I know it sounds crazy but looking at it from that angle makes me hesitate. Personally, I think I would rather have guy who has already been in the league and could be the steal of the draft, instead of hoping there is a player similar to him in future drafts.
26 Mar 2015 15:49:30
@gosixers26
The Wolves never get lucky when it comes to the draft
26 Mar 2015 18:29:36
U guys did get KG and love though. And what do u mean wolves didn't get any luck in previous drafts. Do u mean wolves didn't pick the right players or higher picks from the lotto.
26 Mar 2015 18:51:57
I'm completely with you on the big back court. I'm looking for Thomas-Dumars in 6'5" long frames. But Zach Lavine isn't my guy. He's shooting 41% from the floor. That's MCW. I'd rather use my two later picks and move up if necessary to get Grant from ND to go along with Russell.
26 Mar 2015 19:14:03
We don't pick the right players and we never get lucky in the lottery, as bad as the Wolves have been, they have never had the #1 pick
26 Mar 2015 20:17:11
Both teams say no. Lavine has been playing out of his mind while starting (19ppg) and he has a ton of potential. And I don't think susers would do it either