emunney wrote:I don't think the package we put on the table gets you a superstar in any market.
Go back in time and look what KG went for from Minny.
July 31, 2007: Traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics for Ryan Gomes, Gerald Green, Al Jefferson, Theo Ratliff, Sebastian Telfair, a 2009 1st round draft pick (Wayne Ellington was later selected) and a 2009 1st round draft pick (Jonny Flynn was later selected).
Or Pau Gasol:
February 1, 2008: Traded by the Memphis Grizzlies with a 2010 2nd round draft pick (Devin Ebanks was later selected) to the Los Angeles Lakers for Kwame Brown, Javaris Crittenton, Marc Gasol, Aaron McKie, a 2008 1st round draft pick (Donté Greene was later selected) and a 2010 1st round draft pick (Greivis Vásquez was later selected).
Rasheed wasn't a superstar, but he was sort of in KAT territory (underachieving) when he was dealt.
February 19, 2004: As part of a 3-team trade, traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Detroit Pistons; the Boston Celtics traded Chris Mills to the Atlanta Hawks; the Boston Celtics traded Mike James to the Detroit Pistons; the Detroit Pistons traded Željko Rebrača, Bob Sura and a 2004 1st round draft pick (Josh Smith was later selected) to the Atlanta Hawks; and the Detroit Pistons traded Chucky Atkins, Lindsey Hunter and a 2004 1st round draft pick (Tony Allen was later selected) to the Boston Celtics.
We've entered this new era, where certain teams (Lakers, Clippers, Bucks) have tossed away their drafts for the next 5-7 years. I don't think it is sustainable, and do think if one of these trades goes super bad, you'll see the owners put in a "Lasry Rule" where you can't deal the ability to swap first round picks if dealt in conjunction with other actual first rounders.