Post#131 » by Skybox » Fri Jul 9, 2021 11:51 am
I'm all about upside at pick #5, but at #8 I'd really like something a little more solid-preferably starting with solid 3pt shooting and defensive length...I look at Mikael Bridges as a perfect example.
Would it be possible or desirable to trade for Devin Vassell from San Antonio? He really hasn't gotten off the ground yet and they are well-stocked with young wings. Perhaps they would consider #8 for Vassell (we finally have cap space and/or a large TPE). DV seems like exactly the guy we'd be looking to pick...he's longer than Moody and there's no guarantee Moody will deliver in the NBA or even be there at 8. DV is still very young, so that's not an issue. I'd like to believe he just hasn't gotten his time on stage yet and that's not a reflection on upside. A new defensive and developmentally-focused coach might love a versatile, switchable, long guy that can shoot and defend 1-4, while disrupting passing lanes and sneaky blocks like a slightly smaller Isaac.
Another angle could be Bamba or WCJ straight up for Vassell, considering SAS' roster. We could look at Nerlens Noel or similar FA to platoon with our remaining young center (along with Wagner & some Isaac minutes). I think Hampton, Okeke, and Cole should not be offered and, despite what we've seen so far, I'm team (please wake up) Bamba, so I'd say WCJ would be my offer.
Would POP consider taking another shot at the draft or a solid young C over DV?