08 Apr 2015 04:33:34
76ers moves:
1. Draft DeAmgelo Russell
2. Trade Lakers pick(only 1-3 protected next year) to Detroit to draft Hezonja.
3. Use Miami pick, #11-15,, to pick best player available (grant, oubre, kaminsky)
4. Sign Kawai Leonard to MAX deal. Give Leonard a boat load of $$$. Convince him he will be the cornerstone of a franchise with tremendous potential. Leonard would be a God in Philly. Championship MVP and a guy Brett brown helped develop in SA.
Pg: Russell
SG: Hezonja
Sf: Leonard
Pf: Noel
C: Embiid
That's a starting 5 with awesome potential. Have wroten, trobinson, Covington, grant, Sims, smith, McRae, and Miami pick(#11-15) coming off the bench.
And still have Okc's pick next yearAND Saric coming over, that's like 2 more #1's next year, plus our own.
Comments?
08 Apr 2015 13:00:46
Spurs have cap space and don't generally let their players walk away, they'll match the Max deal, which they have the ability to do with Leonard being an RFA.
08 Apr 2015 13:11:43
Pistons don't make that trade. It's 1-3 protected. But that doesn't matter when all their starters come back and they have money to spend on free agency. That pick will end up in the high teens next year. Hardly worth what you expect to get for it
08 Apr 2015 13:22:59
I'm not sure Detroit does that.
I'm not sure Leonard is ready to come here. And he's not a max player.
But if it happens, I like it.
08 Apr 2015 13:56:02
Leonard is a max player
08 Apr 2015 14:43:30
kn1ck: I assume you're a Knicks fan. If so, I can understand why you think Leonard is a max player. Just look at the Knicks cap disaster.
08 Apr 2015 15:04:47
@phillyrich; you're "best" player has yet to play a game in the NBA.
08 Apr 2015 15:12:54
Detroit hangs up the phone laughing. they are not going to give up this years pick period, and not for a gamble on a pick.
08 Apr 2015 15:25:41
Well. It certainly will be impressive. But I don't see hinkie giving up the lakers pick. It all depends on if they can get anyone to play with Kobe. And if Kobe has anything left at all. I like Lenard. It's unlikely the Spurs let him go but they've had money issues in the past. They may try to low ball him like they did with Duncan. But if he is after money. The Sixers are a place witha ton of cap and a young team.
Would probably be a good fit.
08 Apr 2015 17:39:46
kn!ck:
I'm thinking you meant "your best player"
And I'd agree. Neither Embiid, Saric, nor the Top 5 pick have played an NBA game. Can't wait to see what it all looks like.
After it all fits together and I know what the problems are, then I'll sign or trade for that last piece (or peace).
08 Apr 2015 17:44:41
To tell the truth. really, hangs up the phone laughing?? So next years #4-6 is laughable to this years 8-9?? Get a clue. It may not happen, but its not laughable. So sweeten it with another future pick, maybe okcs next year. So a #4-6 pick and a # 18-22 pick nhis xt yeae for a # 8-9 this year. And pizza, I respect your opinion , but how do you see LA's pick being a pick in the teens?? LA will suck hard next year, pick will be top 8.
08 Apr 2015 21:52:18
I agree with you, Jvoug. It can be structured.
But I still don't want to give up the Lakers pick. I like the intrigue and potential. It might just be the big winner just when the pieces are fitting together.
08 Apr 2015 22:19:11
I don't like the lakers. I don't like kobe. But they are 4th worst now. Add to the starting roster kobe, randle, top 5 pick(perhaps towns or okafor if lucky) and then one or two free agents. They def aren't a bottom 8 team at that point. They should be competing for the 8th spot with that team. While not incredible, still a high teens pick. So to expect any gm to give up an 8 pick this year for a 20 pick in this draft and next is nuts.
Secondly, why do people act like saric is an MVP caliber player? With embiid and Noel healthy( if embiid is ever healthy) that means saric needs to play the 3. He is entirely too slow for that. And not good enough of a shooter for a stretch 4. Saric does not fix any gaping holes as Covington is apparently the 3 of the future. Furthermore, European basketball is far slower and strategic. While he may do well there, his lack of athleticism is a serious concern here. I think the sixers at some point need to start getting people that can actually play as to talking about the potential of people. At this point, based off accomplishments, I'd take robin Lopez over embiid or saric. I know 76ers fans think that's nuts, but listen, consistently talking about potential gets old. I live in philly. GET A TEAM PF ACTUAL PLAYERS. I don't WANT TO KEEP HEARING NEXT YEAR.
08 Apr 2015 23:12:36
Wow pizza I can't believe u said u rather have robin lopez over embiid.
09 Apr 2015 13:14:42
Hey 76ers. what's embiids stats this year? How many wins? Ok unfair? Last year. How did he do in the tournament? Stop professing him the truth. He doesn't play. He just gets paid and disappoints on all levels for never reaching potential. Hope I'm wrong about him. But odds are heavily not in his favor. Knee back foot for a huge guy. All before 23. Doesn't seem promising.
09 Apr 2015 14:00:08
Pizza. got to agree with you to a point. Saric has shown me nothing that says he will start in the NBA at the three. Possibly the four off the bench. Which isn't terrible for a twelfth pick. Especially when we got another first along with him. But a garrenteed start he is not.
As for Embiid. He's got a ton of talent. Tall guy with his athletism and footwork are rare. But again. Hasn't played a minute.
Really this whole plan even though it looks promising can go up in flames in a second. A bad trade or an injury and it might be a disaster.
It should work though.
10 Apr 2015 20:13:43
Pizza at least give embiid a chance to prove himself and showcase his skills.