Skybox wrote:Magic_Johnny12 wrote:89Magicfan wrote:Just go get an elite PG. Wr haven’t had one in forever and it seems like every player we talk about their defense is suspect. Find the best offensive PG powerhouse we can and call it a day.
Easier said than done.
Elite means likely being paid a max contract which does not work with our future finances.
Elite means high valued which then would require us to trade one of our core players or overpay using draft equity.
There’s also not many “elite” point guards available on the open market which is why the board is obsessing over players like Simons/Sexton.
Our best option is to find a player that has yet to break out or has shown glimpses of breaking out. Players like Coby White, Austin Reaves or Jaden Ivey.
The likely option is Orlando trading for a veteran that is overpaid, but can help in the right capacity. This player isn’t making a max, knows his role and can provide proven offensive help. Players like McCollum, Poole or Herro.
I have a weird feeling we end up with McCollum because he should in theory be cheap to acquire and our front office is boring and doesn’t possess much creativity. He’s a veteran, can score and is an expiring (which Weltman said they were looking for this past deadline).
Good ones...here's how I'd classify them (each with some story, real or imagined, why they might be available):
Home runs: Derrick White, Tyler Herro, Austin Reaves
Solid, but limited shots: Simons, Sexton, Coby
Huge upside (bigger than Solid, but limited guys) but much bigger risk of costly fail: McCollum, Poole, Jrue
Easy to get psyched about and then reality hits and it's probably mediocre: Ty Jerome, Tyus, Huerter/Kennard/Trent, etc
Another category...early investments in Apple stock (or is it Betamax?): Ivey, AJ Johnson, trade every pick to get Dylan Harper, etc
