karl malone
Well-Known Member
OP, thank you for the laugh. As an MA resident, I have the privilege (if you can call it that) of talking sports with Boston fans on a regular basis. Not all of them are delusional, but because of the local media, they are some of the most irrational fans that I have come across. 1) Favors isn't getting traded for anything less than a young, established, cost-controlled superstar. 2) To even begin discussions regarding a Favors trade with BOS, it would have to be something along the lines of the Celtics selling the farm (Smart, Bradley, Olynyk, & BKN's 1st's just as a starting point). 3) The fact that any of them view our selection of T.Lyles as Favors' predecessor is laughable. Although the media (Millsap rumor) clearly had a hand in this, some of those statements are even more delusional than most (if not all) of the insanity that occasionally gets discussed on this board. Not that everyone here doesn't already know this, I just had to comment on that absurdity.
Off topic(ish), I know he isn't an ideal fit alongside Exum long-term, but Avery Bradley is a player that I have long felt would be a great addition to this team. He is young, one of the premier peremiter defenders in the league, can hit a 3, & is on a very reasonable contract. With Boston now over-loaded at the guard position, there could be an opportunity to acquire him (without including Favors). It would likely be redundant if we intend to move forward with Burks, but I would love to have Bradley acting as our young version of Tony Allen. It's unlikely, but his defensive ability is the type of skill-set that could help to make this team a long-term championship contender. Personally, I would consider trading Burks (along with another minor asset or 2) for him. In the end, it's all hypothetical as the FO appears committed to our current group & is unlikely to make any significant moves.
Off topic(ish), I know he isn't an ideal fit alongside Exum long-term, but Avery Bradley is a player that I have long felt would be a great addition to this team. He is young, one of the premier peremiter defenders in the league, can hit a 3, & is on a very reasonable contract. With Boston now over-loaded at the guard position, there could be an opportunity to acquire him (without including Favors). It would likely be redundant if we intend to move forward with Burks, but I would love to have Bradley acting as our young version of Tony Allen. It's unlikely, but his defensive ability is the type of skill-set that could help to make this team a long-term championship contender. Personally, I would consider trading Burks (along with another minor asset or 2) for him. In the end, it's all hypothetical as the FO appears committed to our current group & is unlikely to make any significant moves.
