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The Official NBA Season Thread: NBA Draft
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A lot closer to Pau. KG was something different.
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That would be amazing. Hopefully he gets permission before using da n bomb like KG
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I never saw "it" with Wiggins at the time but given the injury concerns with Embiid, I understand why Minny picked him. Dante Exum had me fooled a little bit but I think that was probably due to lack of tape and hype 
That draft lowkey produced some good players, though. Lavine, Aaron Gordon, Randle, Smart come to mind and probably some others I am missing.
Ben Simmons PR people were ELITE because I was the all the way tricked by him and the Baby Bron comparisons thinking he would be a 20/5/5 two-way player. He kind of delivered on everything but the offense which only got worse with time
That draft lowkey produced some good players, though. Lavine, Aaron Gordon, Randle, Smart come to mind and probably some others I am missing.Ben Simmons PR people were ELITE because I was the all the way tricked by him and the Baby Bron comparisons thinking he would be a 20/5/5 two-way player. He kind of delivered on everything but the offense which only got worse with time
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He’s going to handle a lot more than pau. Maybe because of the times but I see KG vibes.
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After Simmons' rookie year, I thought he was going to be a top 10 player by year three.
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Just seen they didn't schedule Thunder vs Spurs in Vegas 
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Short arms, not particularly explosive, not a great shooter or great finisher around the rim. Throw in that he doesn’t playmake well for others or defend well. He’s more likely to be out of the league after his rookie deal than anything else IMO
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Yeah at this point it'd be more surprising than anything else if he was able to stay in the league
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Pau handled the ball a good amount with the Lakers. KG's athleticism was ridiculous, he was guarding like every position. His game was just at a faster pace.
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After Simmons' rookie year, I thought he was going to be a top 10 player by year three.
I remember reading that then and thinking it was a hot take-- was probably a greater chance of that happening to him than what actually transpired, so valid...
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So Dame wants the Heat, and the Blazers don't want Herro and is looking for a third team (Nets) but the Nets want to attach Ben's contract in a package.
For a rebuilding Portland team to get Ben's contract that's only 2 years isn't soo bad. BUT Portland to give away Dame AND get the NBA's worst contract means that they'd need to get A LOT in return.
Not sure what the Nets will be willing to give up to ship Ben and get Herro (who's a great fit in Brooklyn).
This is messy.
Boston should just offer up Brown + pick(s) and call it a day.
Brown is young enough to fit the timeline. He'll be on a max while Scoot and Sharpe will be on rookie deals.
[Insert Ceneter]
Grant
Brown
Simons/ Sharpe
Scoot
That is a very athletic, balanced roster that can be competitive in a year or two.
Boston will also come out as title favs as well. I don't know, it seems pretty obvious they are the best trade partner.
For a rebuilding Portland team to get Ben's contract that's only 2 years isn't soo bad. BUT Portland to give away Dame AND get the NBA's worst contract means that they'd need to get A LOT in return.
Not sure what the Nets will be willing to give up to ship Ben and get Herro (who's a great fit in Brooklyn).
This is messy.
Boston should just offer up Brown + pick(s) and call it a day.
Brown is young enough to fit the timeline. He'll be on a max while Scoot and Sharpe will be on rookie deals.
[Insert Ceneter]
Grant
Brown
Simons/ Sharpe
Scoot
That is a very athletic, balanced roster that can be competitive in a year or two.
Boston will also come out as title favs as well. I don't know, it seems pretty obvious they are the best trade partner.
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Maybe not top 10 but he was definitely top 15 and was already runner up for DPOY and All NBA by year 3. Then next season DPOY Trae Young took his soul and the Kardashian Curse hitAfter Simmons' rookie year, I thought he was going to be a top 10 player by year three.
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Would be the most athletic, quick twitch yet unsaucy lineup in the league lol. Straight drives all day
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I always thought Ben Simmons was closer to Lamar Odom than Bron. Now that's disrespectful to Lamar Odom. 
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Chet has traits of kg and pau but he doesn’t remind me that much of either one predominantly
Kg was quicker and bouncier
Kg was quicker and bouncier
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I always thought Ben Simmons was closer to Lamar Odom than Bron. Now that's disrespectful to Lamar Odom.
By year 3 I thought he was closer to Dray on steroids, now he's not even Dray in his worst year.
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If they trade Brown for Dame im copping Celtics gear tomorrow. Im a big fan of Tatum, Browns on that Kyrie weirdo steez though.
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I always thought Ben Simmons was closer to Lamar Odom than Bron. Now that's disrespectful to Lamar Odom.
I think Wemby is just a light skin Andrea Bargani stretched.
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After Simmons' rookie year, I thought he was going to be a top 10 player by year three.
Yeah, Boston probably has the best package. I just think Boston would be hard pressed to trade for Dame after him saying hell nah to Boston on that pod a few weeks ago. Seems like the disgruntled player scenario that keeps coming up. Like they would be competitive but I am not sure if he would be "happy" with the situation.
I also think Portland's startegy is a bit unclear. Can't tell if they want to maximize cap space and accrual of picks/young talent for a full rebuild or if they want back immediate impact talent to compete in 1-2 years with traded player + Simons (or whatever he fetches)/Scoot/Sharpe
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Between Miami, Boston, Philly, Brooklyn and Clips, I think Boston has by far the best asset to give. Unless Portland values more picks, then you can argue Brookly will be the best 1:1 trading partner.
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After what I saw from Christie Portland should be willing to take him for Dame.
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