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Duke13 wrote:Here's what I'll say about all the speculation about trading the 5 for Okafor or Russell. Going on the belief there is some truth to both these rumors, I think the top 5-6 in this draft is better than people initially thought and around the league. I don't think it's a guarantee, Bender, Dunn, or Murray aren't all better than Okafor or Russell. I would love Dunn, like most GMs in the league but would be more than happy with the other two.

monsterpile wrote:

TheFuture wrote:

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I think the Noel value was always blown out of proportion. He still has many questions, hasn't shown a lot of improvement, and is about to get paid soon in an inflated market. A top 5, or even top 10, pick for that isn't a great business move. Okafor and Russell on the other hand, do carry top 5 value in this draft even with their off-court stuff. They showed they can play in the league, are 20 years old, and you still have 3 years to evaluate/improve them before you need to decide to pay them.

For our team, I voted BPA. If i had to trade, I would trade for Okafor over Russell right now, as there would be absolutely no answer defensively for Okafor/KAT. Imagine a younger Pek with more range offensively and a Love who plays far better defense. That duo would be frightening. We've talked about needing a bruiser/paint clogger on Defense, and Okafor can definitely provide that.

It's a tough spot for the Sixers and teams know they can't just keep all of those guys so for the Sixers to get value they need some teams to bid against each other and I don't get that's heating up anytime soon. It may not help that there are so many intriguing PF/C types in this draft. Heck this forum has a whole poll thread for that. :)

They really are in a tough spot, and I think they'd be better off waiting until after the draft. Even completely waiting it out this season would be a better decision for them. The Sixers are assuming that Embiid is going to contribute, and there is absolutely no way to guarantee that after the last 2 seasons. I'd draft Simmons and keep them all for this season.

monsterpile wrote:This ad with Towns makes me lean towards taking Russell. Lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohJckDIpSPQ

Mstermisty wrote:I'm grabbing Okafor and not even thinking twice.

monsterpile wrote:This ad with Towns makes me lean towards taking Russell. Lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohJckDIpSPQ

longstrangetrip wrote:

monsterpile wrote:This ad with Towns makes me lean towards taking Russell. Lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohJckDIpSPQ

Ha...great stuff, monster!

The acting was good, but I was most impressed with left-handed D'Angelo throwing so well with his right hand!