Wingy wrote:Exp0sed wrote:that was precisely the plan i was proposing
The Spurs don't have assests in way of tradeable players but they have a ton of future firsts, from there it's just a question of working the phones.
It’s a fun thought on fantasy paper, but burns way too many assets for an unknown.
In 2 drafts, the Sonics/Thunder added KD, Russ, Serge Ibaka and were still 4th worst team in the league.
They’ll still suck with Wemby next year, and that’s ok.
Just get another stud prospect in 2024, then think about bundling those picks if Wemby’s showing the signs of panning out. Plus you want those powder dry and available in case something big becomes available with the new CBA and more punitive rules around the tax.
I disgaree, you can't argue that it's gonna "burn" assets - it depends on the deal
your OKC comp isn't apt imo, for one it was a brand new franchise
further more, KD couldn't bench press a single press at the combine and wasn't ready for adult grown up basketball whatsoever right of the gate and the Thunder's cast was downright awful - Spurs have some good pieces some of whom are ready to contribute right now (looking at u, Keldon!)
imo it's a very likely scenario that Wemby will be a real difference maker from day one (on both ends)
if that will turn out to be the case, their own picks would be devalued meaning: they'd get more for them rn then they will if the Spurs finish 8th and will be looking to deal those during the season or next offseason
I think it's far more likely for them to turn into a Dallas\Luka situation where Luka was too impactful too soon
they have other picks as well meaning - not their own, so they're in a better position than the Mavs were but if anything, that OKC comp (even if they did fall short of a title) is a good example for a core that gets drafted together and the fact that it creates a good chemhistry (usually)
btw, some of those draft picks the OKC played just weren't good players (looking at you uncle Jeff!)
by many reports a team like Portland is shopping their pick (and posibbily something like a #3 + Simons package) to get help for Dame rn
all the Spurs need to do is find a 3rd team that has the piece Portland are after and I doubt the #3 pick will cost them all that much. Spurs are also a relatively small market, the marketing oppurtunities and media attention to such a 1+2 duo would be pretty sick
like I said, i have no opinion of Scoot as a prospect but if the Spurs see him as a good\great prospect worthy of the 2nd\3rd pick and on paper his biggest issue (size) would probably be mitigated on a team fielding Wemby - they might just make a heck of a pair
let's consider this for asset mangement and tell me if u think this price is too high:
suppose the C's don't overcome the Heat and they want to trade Jaylen in fear of him walking as they will be reluctant to pay him the supermax
PDX should be all over Jayeln, right?
Spurs cough up a couple of 1sts and 2nds, Boston gets Simons and a couple of those spurs picks (maybe some more draft capital from PDX too)
PDX gets Jaylen
obviously there would be some more pieces and salary fillers but you get the general idea
how about Siakam? Kat? Lavine? all guys that could be available for the right price
if the it costs the Spurs only 2-3 1sts (with top 5-10 protection) and a couple of 2nds to get #3 from Portland, you don't think they should do it?
it's all about the price, if the deal is reasonable they should def pull the trigger (assuming they like Scoot as prospect, obviously the point is moot if they don't)
by all accounts Charlotte will not be picking Scoot and Portland is looking to deal that 3rd pick
if Spurs can nab that pick for a decent price - they should go for it imo
