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Go back the last 20 years. You don’t win a championship without having a top-6/top-7 player in the league. To pass on trading for one because the player we would draft could potentially become one is ludicrous. This was a fun discussion but Dallas would never do it anyways unless Luka requested a trade.
 
Huh? A max cap slot is extremely valuable if you have a player that will sign here or if we trade for one. How do we trade for one?
You’re overthinking this and that is not my point. My point is simply that there is literal opportunity cost with Luka relative to Wemby in the form of $30 million in cap. Do with that cap whatever you want.
 
Agreed. He hasn't had a lot of all stars around him for sure. Im not sure who in the nba has made his team better than a yearly playoff team with no other all stars but Im guessing there aren't a lot of players on that list.

I mean I guess you could have a less ball dominant star like derozan and he would carry his team to a title this season..........
That list is extremely short… LeBron… who else?
 
Nah 3 and D implies a great defender that spaces the floor and shoots primarily threes. Tatum, Kawhi, durant and Brown are much much more than that. They are primary scorers and ball handlers. They are the highest volume/usage players on their teams.
Covington is 3 and D. Royce oneal is 3 and D. we are trying to make Ochai 3 and D.
Yep. I view 3 and D guys as having that very defined role.
 
I think the question should't be "would you rather have wemby or luka?", it should be would you rather have Wemby or a current, young, top 5 player in the league. I will take the sure thing young superstar vs the maybe/hopefully.
 
Go back the last 20 years. You don’t win a championship without having a top-6/top-7 player in the league. To pass on trading for one because the player we would draft could potentially become one is ludicrous. This was a fun discussion but Dallas would never do it anyways unless Luka requested a trade.
That is certainly the truth.
 
Yep. I view 3 and D guys as having that very defined role.
So does basically everyone. I mean if KD is 3 and D then so is basically everyone. I saw luka play defense a few times and he shoots threes so he is 3 and D. Kessler is shooting 100% from 3 and plays defense so he is 3 and D. Etc.
 
I saw a twitter poll asking if we got the #1 pick would you trade it for Luka. It was 70/30 in favor of Luka over Wemby. I was surprised, but maybe it’s dumb to be surprised. Is it stupid if I take Victor? I’d rather just go from the start with the insane prospect and enjoy the ride. Factoring in contract stuff makes the decision even easier.
My simple answer is no. If Wemby hits, Jazz are a perennial contender for years. If the Mavs are willing to move Luka, I’d pick Wemby and then make them an offer that would be hard to refuse. If that doesn’t work, then I move onto the next young, but disgruntled star to hit the market.
 
I would rather have Luka over Scoot. If the Jazz get Wemby then I would roll the dice and keep him.
And thats fair. I wouldn't criticize anyone who would take wemby. The only thing I would criticize was the post that said that in a few years we will look back at the scenario as a crazy stupid question because Wemby will be such the obvious choice. Maybe Wemby will be better than luka but luka is still an amazing surefire all star superstar who is almost a lock for the hall of fame at 24 years of age. Its not like wemby is the obvious or easy choice.
 
My simple answer is no. If Wemby hits, Jazz are a perennial contender for years.
IF is the key word here.
Could say that about a handful of current draft picks in this coming draft and about a million from past drafts.
 
He's had no one
He had Brunson... he had Zinger... I get that those guys aren't amazing but both have been better outside the Luka shadow. Luka will help 3 and D guys and rim rollers tremendously. Other guys that need the ball will be worse with him. Harden needed CP3 and he really had to bend around Harden.

If Luka committed himself to getting in amazing shape... like Lebron levels of care... I'd be all in. He has to be able to do what he does at a high level and not die on defense... and do it for 40+ minutes a night in the playoffs. Until he does that he will run into a wall or an injury at some point with the stress he puts on his body. Teams with a Luka or Jokic play a unique style and will struggle with them not on the court.
 
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