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rcklsscognition wrote:Bensational wrote:If Cavs want to win now, and they're building with an eye to lure LeBron back, what big men could they trade the #1 for? I feel like they need a big to partner with LeBron/Kyrie more than they need another wing.
Aldridge, Gortat, Asik, others probably.
rcklsscognition wrote:Bensational wrote:If Cavs want to win now, and they're building with an eye to lure LeBron back, what big men could they trade the #1 for? I feel like they need a big to partner with LeBron/Kyrie more than they need another wing.
Aldridge, Gortat, Asik, others probably.
Bensational wrote:rcklsscognition wrote:Bensational wrote:If Cavs want to win now, and they're building with an eye to lure LeBron back, what big men could they trade the #1 for? I feel like they need a big to partner with LeBron/Kyrie more than they need another wing.
Aldridge, Gortat, Asik, others probably.
i don't see Portland moving Aldridge, since that team is built around him. Gortat and Asik don't seem to be worth a #1 pick, but it's not like the #1 is a guaranteed star, so maybe. KingRobbo mentioned Pau Gasol as an option a while back, which wouldn't surprise me, but more would have to be involved to make it worth it for the Cavs, I'd imagine.
to be honest, Cavs may as well sign Smith/Jefferson this season, draft Noel/McLemore, and then make a run at LBJ next season. they'd have the cash to do that once they let AV, Gee and Speights all walk.
Bensational wrote:
I think the prevailing thought is that if Hennigan looks at Noel/McLemore/Oladipo and thinks they are can't miss talents, then he will snap them up. But if he's not sold on them, and he prefers someone else (some assume McCollum, some assume MCW, but it could be anyone) and he thinks/knows that they will be available later in the lottery, and he can snag a couple extra assets at the same time, then he may as well do so.
Why spend a #2 pick on someone if they're not your favourite guy? Why draft someone #2 if they're expected to go further down?
D.Williams and the #9 could potentially be packaged for NOH/SAC's pick, too. So we could still look to jump up in the draft again.
Smooth_E wrote:Can anyone please help me understand why there are some who like Michael Carter Williams?
Orlando Prodigy wrote:Smooth_E wrote:Can anyone please help me understand why there are some who like Michael Carter Williams?
It's a mystery to me too bro
Orlando Prodigy wrote:Smooth_E wrote:Can anyone please help me understand why there are some who like Michael Carter Williams?
It's a mystery to me too bro
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Bobby Ray wrote:Mcw is a risk for sure but he's one of the prospects with the highest potential. Being able to shoot it helps but it isn't required to play at an elite level imo. Look at Rubio, look at Rondo those guys aren't the greatest shooters but they can play at a high level, more Rondo than Rubio but still it isn't a requirement.
MCW's mechanics isn't bad he just shoots a flat shot, no arc. His size and athleticism at the pg position you can't teach. If he can get stronger he'll have a physical advantage almost every night against opposing point guards.
People talk about potential with Mclemore but why doesn't Mcw get the same shake? Personally I think Williams potential is higher than Mclemore if we're simply just talking about potential.
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Howard Cosell wrote:Derrick Williams is not an overpaid bust. He won't find many minutes behind AK47 & Love next season. Derrick was at 17 per 36 last season and had a good second half of the season. Williams is a tweener who should be playing more PF but the Twolves have Love so he will again be forced to play the SF for little minutes. DW is not overpaid, he still has 2 seasons left of his rookie contract. I understand why Orlando wouldn't want to trade their pick for Williams + 9 + 26...there are many valid and good reasons. Orlando might find a better buyer, but Williams is not an overpaid bust.
Bobby Ray wrote:People talk about potential with Mclemore but why doesn't Mcw get the same shake? Personally I think Williams potential is higher than Mclemore if we're simply just talking about potential.
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Zmill wrote:Bobby Ray wrote:People talk about potential with Mclemore but why doesn't Mcw get the same shake? Personally I think Williams potential is higher than Mclemore if we're simply just talking about potential.
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Where ya been at dude? Pretty much everyone who wants MCW wants him solely because of his potential/upside lol.
I'm not that big of a MCW fan myself but if we had a later pick i guess I wouldn't be opposed to him.. cant teach size