Let me respond to your first sentence before I remind you of all the current superstars drafted outside of the lottery.
I think it’s impossible contemporaneously for mere mortals to comprehend the machinations of a Jedi Master like Danny Ainge. Even given the tax savings, a straight up Bogey for Olynyk deal seemed to me like a gyp until I realized what a playmaker Olynyk is and how seamlessly he fits into our offensive schemes. A stretch five is exactly what this team required, not a 3 and D three.
I’ve learned not to question DA. Since he came aboard we’ve jettisoned players that either didn’t fit or didn’t want to be here and in the process stocked our cupboards with a lot of hope for the future. We also got rid of Snyder, hired Hardy and pulled out impossible wins with players that other teams may have already given up on. I think that the future is bright for us from here on regardless what direction we pursue regarding our own first rounder this year.
These players were not Top 10 picks in their Drafts, but have worked their way into becoming an NBA All-Star.
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