You're On the Clock at #7: What Would You Do?
You're On the Clock at #7: What Would You Do?
Assume Thibs Invites you to the "war room" on draft night, and when the Wolves are on the clock at #7, he asks your advice on the following options on the table. Which of the following would you tell him to do:
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Re: You're On the Clock at #7: What Would You Do?
It's really hard to predict now just because we don't know who will all be available at 7, but based on the general consensus who will be available at our pick I would go Isaac 1 and Collins 2 if Isaac is off the board. There's not really a realistic scenario where I trade the pick. I'd need an elite PG to replace Ricky and I'd be willing to trade Zach and the pick to get it depending on the PG, otherwise I'd just keep the pick.
Re: You're On the Clock at #7: What Would You Do?
Kahns - I agree with you completely.
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Please...I want this kid. I just watched this highlight video of Isaac twice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnq7SuvyCaA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnq7SuvyCaA
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Easiest decision here for me is Rubio, Belly, and #7 for Jimmy Butler and Rondo. I'd do that deal 100 / 100. I don't see that being realistic though.
Isaac at 7 or trade down are my two favorite options. If neither are there, take markannen.
Isaac at 7 or trade down are my two favorite options. If neither are there, take markannen.
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That Jimmy Butler trade is highway robbery. Rondo may not be great but he is still better than Rubio. Butler has way more value than the #7.
The only option I remotely like is Monk, but I take Dennis Smith if he is there.
The only option I remotely like is Monk, but I take Dennis Smith if he is there.
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thedoper wrote:That Jimmy Butler trade is highway robbery. Rondo may not be great but he is still better than Rubio. Butler has way more value than the #7.
The only option I remotely like is Monk, but I take Dennis Smith if he is there.
I don't think the Bulls would do that deal, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. The Bulls are clearly going into rebuild mode this summer so they'll likely trade Jimmy for the best deal they can get. I think the Bulls would see Ricky as a much better fit for them in rebuild mode because of Ricky's age and contract. Ricky would also add excitement in that market and, assuming Ricky continues his post allstar shooting, I think they'd view him as a step up over Rondo. Belly would be a nice get for them as well, especially considering his dirt cheap contract. So if the Bulls really love the potential of someone available at #7, then I could see them doing that deal. I wouldn't put money down on it, but I think it's somewhat realistic.
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lipoli390 wrote:thedoper wrote:That Jimmy Butler trade is highway robbery. Rondo may not be great but he is still better than Rubio. Butler has way more value than the #7.
The only option I remotely like is Monk, but I take Dennis Smith if he is there.
I don't think the Bulls would do that deal, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. The Bulls are clearly going into rebuild mode this summer so they'll likely trade Jimmy for the best deal they can get. I think the Bulls would see Ricky as a much better fit for them in rebuild mode because of Ricky's age and contract. Ricky would also add excitement in that market and, assuming Ricky continues his post allstar shooting, I think they'd view him as a step up over Rondo. Belly would be a nice get for them as well, especially considering his dirt cheap contract. So if the Bulls really love the potential of someone available at #7, then I could see them doing that deal. I wouldn't put money down on it, but I think it's somewhat realistic.
Thibs likes Belly and for that trade to happen Belly would have to be healthy. Isn't Hoiberg a Rubio fan? Having said all that they gave up a decent bunch of stuff to get Cameron Payne a few months ago so...I don't know if getting Rubio would tip the scales that much. I can't imagine they couldn't find a better package than that for Butler.
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thedoper wrote:That Jimmy Butler trade is highway robbery. Rondo may not be great but he is still better than Rubio. Butler has way more value than the #7.
The only option I remotely like is Monk, but I take Dennis Smith if he is there.
I like Smith as well. My mock is Fultz, Jackson, Monk, Fox, Ball, smith/Tatum, Isaac, Tatum/Smith. 2 of Smith/Tatum/ Isaac/ Markannen should be on the board. I'll be cautiously optimistic with any of the 4.
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monsterpile wrote:Please...I want this kid. I just watched this highlight video of Isaac twice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnq7SuvyCaA
Thanks for posting, Monster. I think you can see why I don't think Isaac will last to #7. One thing that makes Isaac special is the fact that he started high school as a 6'3 guard before ending up as a 6'10 SF/PF with a 9'1 overhead reach after a belated growth spurt. Same thing happened to Scottie Pippen. You end up with a PG skills and mentality in a long SF or PF's body. You can see that Isaac's ball-handling is terrific -- better as a college frosh than Wiggins as a 3rd year pro. Also note that he appears to be almost ambidextrous both handing the ball and finishing at the rim. He's super quick and appears to have a nice feel for the game.
The video after the Isaac highlights shows that Tatum is not slouch either. But I'd take Isaac over Tatum and I think other teams, especially the Suns would too.