Following potential 2012 draftees
- Thread starter Dr. Jones
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I have to say, I also would not be shocked if we targeted Lillard over Marshall. I find Lillard and Harris to be sort of similar actually, but Lillard would obviously be cheaper and have more upside. I also think Harris is pretty tradable after this season. He's finished it fantastically.
Also, if Harris continues to improve his shooting, he could be moved to SG in some lineups if we go after Marshall or Lillard.
I'm still not 100% sold on Barnes. I'd like to see him become a natural scorer as well as a shooter, a more versatile player. But there's no question that his shooting stroke would put pressure on the defense and space the floor for Favors and Kanter.
I go back and forth on Marshall vs. Lillard, but I'd take Marshall if he can become an adequate shooter. I just look at the Bulls and think how much better a team they'd be if D.Will were the point guard instead of Rose. I know Rose is an elite scorer, but D.Will would make Deng, Korver, Boozer, Brewer and Noah much more effective. Marshall has that ability to move the ball. He needs to be more of a driver and scoring threat to give that passing more credibility, but I think he can probably do it.
Edit: If I had to choose between Marshall and Barnes, I would probably go with Marshall. Hopefully we can find a way to get both.
I go back and forth on Marshall vs. Lillard, but I'd take Marshall if he can become an adequate shooter. I just look at the Bulls and think how much better a team they'd be if D.Will were the point guard instead of Rose. I know Rose is an elite scorer, but D.Will would make Deng, Korver, Boozer, Brewer and Noah much more effective. Marshall has that ability to move the ball. He needs to be more of a driver and scoring threat to give that passing more credibility, but I think he can probably do it.
Edit: If I had to choose between Marshall and Barnes, I would probably go with Marshall. Hopefully we can find a way to get both.
That could also work. I just meant that I think Harris could net at the VERY LEAST a late first coming back since he is expiring and a nice player.
I read that and was just like, huh?
Park Bites
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Haha, true.
NAOS
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We've talked a lot more about scenarios wherein Jefferson is moved for a pick; but, what about Harris? I've almost done a 180 on the guy (mostly because he has done a 180), from hate to like. But this means that he's probably quite tradable in general. Supposing that Harris is able to maintain a similar level of play, then getting rid of him risks taking a step back before we take a step forward with a PG of the future. Who might be interested in Harris for a pick this year? What else might be involved in the deal?
I can't see him bringing a first-round pick earlier than 21....
...and I don't have time right now to sketch a more tangible thought experiment...
just wondering what you guys think of this.
I can't see him bringing a first-round pick earlier than 21....
...and I don't have time right now to sketch a more tangible thought experiment...
just wondering what you guys think of this.