sixers hoops wrote:youngcrev wrote:the_process wrote:
If the Sixers can include Harris as part of a Jrue deal... I'd rather have Jrue on a 5-170 deal than Tobias.
Sure, and I'm not opposed to acquiring Jrue, just pointing out that he's due for a new deal, and it might not be pretty. That's a hell of a lot scarier than Paul on a 2 for 85. Plus Paul's just a flat out better player and fit.
I didn’t even realize he was expiring.
Paul was a better player last year, but it was unusual for him to stay that healthy. I feel like there is a way better chance Jrue plays 70+ games strictly because he is five years younger. I think he gives us a nice little 3-4 run with Embiid.
Chris Paul I am very concerned sees a rapid decline.
I’m just basing this off our recent Horford experience. Very nervous to give up Shake for a 35 yo. I have a strong feeling that Chris Paul gets hurt, this team falls apart and loses in the first round. Meanwhile, Shake is playing really well in OKC or wherever. Then we will be looking to replace Chris Paul with one less asset.
Horford/Scott for Paul is a no-brainer. While Shake is a player with low-end starter/high-end bench upside, I still have major reservations giving him up for a 35 year old.
That being said, I would still be super pumped if the trade happened.
Makes sense. That might be the most likely scenario. I just think it's the highest (realistic) upside play, and if the downside is that ownership pays extra, but we get out a year early from Horford at the cost a bench guard/low end role playing starter, I think reward greatly outweighs the risk.
