monopoman wrote:Ducklett wrote:Magic fan here. Been asking to trade for Simons since you guys took him at 24 or whatever. I would be happy to pass a pick or two at you guys for Simons but I wouldnt be passing AB. Black was on a really tight leash and showed very well when given opportunity. I believe our 9 game win streak featured him as our starting PG. I am not ready to give up on him yet.
Draft position means jack **** buddy, Jokic was taken 41st pick in the 2nd round and only like 1-2 guys in the entire NBA might be more valuable. Most fans would be jumping for joy at nearly any trade that sent Jokic to their team.
If you think your player is worth keeping that's fine but don't throw around draft position as meaning anything. Plenty of guys were drafted in the top 5 and became HUGE busts plenty of guys were drafted late and became easy Hall of Fame players like Ginobli, and Jokic. Sure more great players are found in the top 5 picks of the draft, but again after the draft is over and you see what a player can do on the court no one cares when they were drafted.
What are you talking about? I was just mentioning following him with the Blazers since he was picked. It had nothing to do with his value. The victim mentality is too outlandish.