I proposed this in the General Trade Board (it's probably being torn to shreds right now
), but here's a more ORL-centric take on it...ORL sends Wendell Carter, Cole Anthony, Terrence Ross
CHA sends Gordon Hayward, #13, Bouknight
Isaac/Bamba/Williams from Duke(*13?)
Jabari Smith or Banchero/M. Wagner
F. Wagner/Okeke/RJ
Hayward/G. Harris/Bouknight
Suggs/Fultz/MCW
The best choices, IMO, at the top of the draft don't necessarily work next to WCJ. WCJ has had a phenomenal year, but he's limited - let's sell high to a team that believes they are a Center away from serious playoff contention. Cole and TRoss (watch him wake up) give them firepower off of the bench and we don't have to watch them anymore. Obviously (very obviously), health is a big factor here...I choose to believe our FO knows Isaac is good and will be ready to destroy next year at C - blocking shots, switching everywhere, hitting corner 3's. Bamba can be re-signed to a fair deal and could continue to grow in his limited, but valuable role as a shot blocking force and a floor spreader (both of his skills would look really good next to Banchero, backing up Isaac-who has a more complete defensive game). IF Hayward is healthy, he's a great facilitator like Franz...plays very good/smart D, shoots really well and does have dominant games. Maybe, he's our super vet, our heady coach on the floor - who at times is the best player too. He's toast in CHA and his contract is an albatross to them - we could weaponize our cap space this year, when few other teams have any, to help CHA accelerate without really burying ourselves...not sure if we could still re-sign Harris/Bamba if we did this. It's all about chemistry and, sadly, I don't think WCJ is good enough to build AROUND, given our opportunity to draft players with star potential that may not fit as well with him.
Bouknight kind of scares me, given his DNP's and tantrums...could sub in a future pick or Thor, etc if he's not a good interview. He might also be their Cole...great talent, just not what they need. Perhaps Cole vs Bouknight is a sensible straight swap.
ORL uses #13 to get Williams or Duren to create a second Isaac type with length and defensive instinct to complement their new scoring PF-or maybe re-signs Bamba and drafts the best shooter available (Agbaji? could Davis drop?). Lots of ball movement, lots of shooting, lots of versatile defenders. If Suggs starts making shots, he probably overtakes Fultz pretty quickly. Also a remote possibility that this lineup suits Fultz so well that he re-emerges as a star. Go big or go home, WeHam!
