Wait so you're saying trade Ibaka for the pick that will be Beal AND let Harden walk?! WYLINOriginally Posted by bigtimejerky
Imma go to bed, but all in all.. If the thunder can't get Beal for Harden, they'll let go of Ibaka. Draft tomorrow
I still don't know why they thought Wallace would keep Deron around (not that a top 15 pick from this draft would make Deron want to stay.Originally Posted by MR J 858
Now you know how Nets fans felt while watching on Draft Lottery night when they knew Billly King traded away a lottery pick in this years draft for Gearld Wallace
wouldn't you say ibaka is a project in itself? he's only 22 (per wikipedia). already an elite shot blocker. his jumper is decent and seems to be improving.
Soooooo many writers RT'd it tooOriginally Posted by HankMoody
These fake accounts...
The main difference here is those teams are trying to rebuild, you don't trade those picks for him unless you're gearing up to make moves right after, sign FAs and be a competitive team in the next 2 years. I'd rather pick those other projects and see how they work out and after some time see if I want to trade. Getting Ibaka would be good but not enough to make that kind of move for the teams choosing from the top 10. He'd be on the team for a while possibly more than just an elite shot blocker, maybe an all around defensive force but I can't see him being anything more than a 3rd option on offense at best if he really works on that the next 5 years.
haha true. thats why i looked up dude's age, and was suprised it said only 22Originally Posted by ATGD7154xBBxMZ
The main difference here is those teams are trying to rebuild, you don't trade those picks for him unless you're gearing up to make moves right after, sign FAs and be a competitive team in the next 2 years. I'd rather pick those other projects and see how they work out and after some time see if I want to trade. Getting Ibaka would be good but not enough to make that kind of move for the teams choosing from the top 10. He'd be on the team for a while possibly more than just an elite shot blocker, maybe an all around defensive force but I can't see him being anything more than a 3rd option on offense at best if he really works on that the next 5 years.
I aint buying his age though, them child rebel soldiers get enlisted at 5. He probably closer to 26
My whole thing on their options is if they're trying to win now which is definitely within reach next 5 years they should be taking steps forward not backward. Giving up Harden cuz you don't want to pay him in hopes that whoever you draft will eventually have the same production he had doesn't make sense to me. If they're all about low salary though I guess you take that chance and hope you're in the finals next year.
