Offer to Cavs for #1 is to draft Wiggins not Parker

[silesian]

agree in part

Embiid could fall to #5, though, and I think they'd take Favors over anything else the Sixers could offer.

I agree

DL, just do whatever it takes to get #1 and grab Wiggins.

Favors + #5 + #23 + GSW 2017 pick

Just get it done.

Now you are overpaying.

 

[Doublea]

I want a top player in the league.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I agree



Now you are overpaying.

That's just the thing. If Wiggins becomes a legit #1 option, and top-10 or even top-5 player? That's chump change.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

That's just the thing. If Wiggins becomes a legit #1 option, and top-10 or even top-5 player? That's chump change.

It's true, you do about anything to get your hands on a top 5-10 player in the league. The only way it goes wrong is if you pay all of that for someone that gets injured or turns into a bust... but that's the risk you have to take.

 

[NUMBERICA]

I bet the Rockets are sure bummed they sent all of them assets to OKC for Harden.

 

[Willie]

Sending assets for Harden is different than sending assets for a college player. I'd risk it for Wiggins, but not for Parker.

 

[NUMBERICA]

Sending assets for Harden is different than sending assets for a college player. I'd risk it for Wiggins, but not for Parker.

You're not wrong. But the principle still applies. You're not trading for the #1 pick in an exceptional draft while thinking "maybe this guy will be pretty good."

 

[Coach Ellis]

I bet the Rockets are sure bummed they sent all of them assets to OKC for Harden.

The Thunder were cheap. They didn't want to sacrifice Perkins (amnesty) and pay both Harden and Ibaka to end up over the tax line. If the Jazz had that lineup - Westbrook, Harden, Durant, Ibaka and the best center they can get. . . we'd be pissed at that trade.

It's apples to oranges. They didn't send a top 5 pick in a loaded draft, plus a high lottery player and other potential lottery picks. The Rockets flat out ripped them off.

Do the Jazz need a star? Absolutely. But don't be stupid about it. Make the best draft picks you can at every selection, then coach and develop your young talent into the best possible version of themselves. If you're doing your job right, you will hit on a star at some point.

 

[spycam1]

You do whatever it takes to get a star. Period.

 

[QuinSnydersHair]

That's just the thing. If Wiggins becomes a legit #1 option, and top-10 or even top-5 player? That's chump change.

I agree but that's a MAJOR if. If it wasn't, Cleveland wouldn't even be considering trading the pick.