Ghost of Kleine wrote:Slim Charless wrote:Ghost of Kleine wrote:
It has been mentioned before a few times on the trade board, Can't seem to find the exact thread though? But basically it was originally something like Oubre for Kleber and the 31. Also mentioned that Oubre for Kleber and the 18 would be optimal. But Dallas fans replied with Kleber being better assumed value due to contract, So including the 18 would be an overpay.Some felt the fairest and most equitable value would be Oubre and the 10th for Kleber and the 31st pick. At that point I merely suggested Oubre for Delon Wright/ 18/31. Then planned on using the additional cap space ( partially) for one of Gallinari, Jerami Grant, Ibaka, Milsapp or Favors. And then the MLE for a Augustine or Holiday, or maybe Reggie Jackson and Bryn Forbes. So IF we successfully completed a trade around the premise of Oubre 10th for Maxi Kleber and the 18th / 31st picks, I would then look to:
18- Draft- Riller or Kira Lewis or Tyrell Terry!
31- Draft Tyler Bey, Elijah Hughes, Trevelin Queen. Overall, A lot of Dallas fans have the tendency to inflate ( Klebers') percieved value in trades due to contract and fit. But IF I knew that our front office was actually committed to moving Oubre, AND COULDN'T RESIGN HIM,
OR HE WOULDN'T CHOOSE TO RESIGN, Then this is definitely one trade that I would strongly consider!
The flip side of that coin however, would have us keeping Oubre for now, AND hopefully selecting Vassell at 10, And then adding 2 more picks. One in the early 20s' for Riller or Tyrell Terry. And then a 2nd round pick to add Killian Tillie or Paul Reed on the cheap. I mention Killian Tillie because even though he's been hyped as a poor man's Gallinari, I see him being much closer to a better shooting Maxi Kleber. One tangible trade possibility that I would be intrigued by though ( ZIF OUBRE IS LEAVING)?? Would be a trade up scenario with Atlanta: Oubre/ 10th pick for 4th / 54th pick. So we add a ton of cap space to put towards Gallinari, and then at 4, We GUARANTEE ourselves to get either Vassell (1st choice) or Okoro ( 2nd choice). Either can look down the perimeter and also the " point of attack " opposing ball handlers. And then at 54, I'm absolutely, 100% drafting Merrill to be our version of Kennard in the backcourt alongside of either Vassell ( hopefully) or Okoro. Elite offense ( Merrill) and Elite defense ( Vassell/ Okoro) off our bench! Lastly, I'd add a late first/ early 2nd to add either Paul Reed or Precious Achiuwa or Xavier Tillman to be our elite defensive frontcourt compliment off the bench. So from the draft, I really want this: ( for our depth issues):
- An ELITE lockdown perimeter defensive wing in either VASSELL or OKORO.
- An ELITE frontcourt versatile, switchable 4/5 defender in either Paul Reed or Precious Achiuwa or Xavier Tillman.
- An ELITE perimeter shooter ( floor spacer) with strong iso scoring and playmaking ability in Merrill. IF we address those 3 things within this draft/ offseason, Then we'll definitely be an upper tier playoff team going forward.
Those Dallas fans are absolutely insane. In what universe do we need to add value to get the **** player? We would need at least the 31st pick. KO walks into their locker room on his 1st day as the third best player they have.
I wouldn't really want Maxi anyway. I'd like to give Cam a honest run at the 4 but what I would like is more D and shot blocking there so if anything I'd use Oubre to trade up and grab Okgongwu. That way, we can sub in size and more athleticism when needed if Cams shot isn't falling or we're facing too big an opposing frontcourt. Also he'd be useful when Ayton gets in foul trouble
I'd be all for Okungwu! And I'd kill for a combination of Okungwu ( frontcourt) and Vassell or Okoro on the ( perimeter). Add either of those combinations to what we already have with Bridges, And we'd have an absolutely suffocating lockdown perimeter defense, As well as a very strong frontcourt defense with Okungwu and Ayton. Or If we can't land Okungwu, Then maybe one of: Smith or Reed or Achiuwa and Ayton? Then you just let your shooters bomb away, And our defense will shutdown the opposing teams offense!
If we can't get Okgongwu then I'd be happy with Achiuwa too. I'd think we'd still be smart to grab a young point to learn behind Rubio so I'd try and grab 1 of the ones that the Knicks have. There's like 3 there so we can get one of them cheaply id bet and all of them are former lotto picks so there's at least some talent there to be mined.
I've thought that he was a lock for the top 3 in this draft and didn't see him falling that far. That would amazing as he would be the perfect stretch 4 to play with Ayton, has a very high floor along with being an older player whose more ready to play right now and wouldn't need as much seasoning hopefully. He, like Clarke last year, is a mature and team oriented player who would be a great addition to the locker room.
