David Stern
Well-Known Member
I'm all for gambling on a guy like Fultz if the price is right. I feel like if he was in Utah instead of Philly and away from as much media attention as he gets, he might just thrive. I also think that the Jazz staff could work wonders with him. Exum plus a first is a little steep though. I'd like to buy lower if at all possible. Worth thinking about though imo. Kid has a ton of talent. He was a #1 pick for a reason.
Here's my logic with the picks:
Jazz don't want the 2019 first rounder. Pelicans could be bad again in 2020, so maybe early 2nd 2020 > First Rounder 2019
Philly has demanded a first back for Fultz. They get to save face by getting back a "first rounder" even though its really only 10 spots higher than the 2019 Bulls 2nd Rounder
Pelicans want to compete, but know they aren't resigning Mirotic. They get back a near-first this season with the Bulls pick and a young player that could be useful in a rebuild.