Stifle Tower
Punch Bowl Re-Filler
Orlando could have gotten the 35, at minimum, but the Jazz would have traded Gordon ad 23 for Exum before Orlando got the proposal fully out their mouth.
I thought Philly would have passed on Embiid and then tried to bargain him back from the Jazz. Philly and Orlando is dumb.
IF - and I realize that's a HUGE if - everything falls into place, Philly will look like geniuses. They were willing to wait on Noel, who probably would have been the 1st pick if healthy. And the same with Embiid. They're the preseason favorites to have the worst record this year. So maybe 3 years running with the top talents in the draft. The 76er's are looking 5 years down the road.
I agree with you on Orlando. I'm scratching my head. Maybe they REALLY liked Gordon. Or maybe they thought they could pick up an asset from Utah in a trade since it appeared the Jazz were in love with Aaron, already had a PG and SG and hadn't even brought in Exum for a workout. Utah needed a SF the most. But Utah doesn't draft for need, they take BPA. Silly Orlando!