BoogieTime wrote:OxAndFox wrote:We simply aren't going to get Lauri without Keegan and I wouldn't be doing that.
Keegan is showing true two-way potential.
I don't think Keegan will ever get to Lauri's offensive output peak, but lucky there are two ends of the court.
I think a conservative estimate would say Keegan will become a 20ppg scorer. Do the 4-5 ppg make up for the defense? I'm not sure. Unless you think Lauri could become a much more potent offensive player in this system, which he just might.
I would also put money on the Kings would need to take Collins. So it might look like Keegan/Barnes/Huerter for Lauri/Collins.
There's a reason why everyone is asking for Keegan. The league knows how good he can become. Luckily Monte and the FO along with the coaching staff know this too.
Because the team isn't moving Fox/Sabonis and none of the other players have too much value?
He's what you would ask for when dealing with the Kings if you are rebuilding. On the T/T board I doubt he's seen as the sure future all star local media has him as or how Kings fans view him (or other team's fanbase's boards)
Yeah, obviously, but other teams know he's already a good player. I'm not sure he can become an all-star here with Fox and Sabonis ahead of him unless the Kings win a championship. Unless people don't see Domas making it shortly? It's difficult to get 3 players onto the team now (or ever).
Don't forget some of the very same T&T board people would have said the Kings made a mistake drafting Keegan. He is an older rookie. No potential to develop. blah, blah, blah.
Now, just on a quarter of the way through his 2nd season, in a career that could span 15-17 years, teams are clamoring for him.
It's not just that he is the highest-rated prospect we have, it's because he has already raised eyebrows, first last year with his shooting and now with his defense.
Now Lauri is absolutely head and shoulders above him at the moment, but teams are playing asset management here. Take a downgrade now and have a guy that you know is good at the moment and might develop into an all star type in the future for something we may only have for half a season (OG/Siakam) or 1.5 seasons (Lauri).
Both of these teams are outside of the POs so who wants to sign an extension there? Think the Raptor boys might, but Lauri not so much if the Jazz don't back him and improve the team.