Bill Simmons believes the Celtics will trade for Okafor

[Rock Strongo]

Bill Simmons predicts Celtics will trade for Jahlil Okafor

Gimme

 

[LongtimeRamsFan42]

That would be wild!!! especially giving the Sixers 2 of the top 3 picks...Does make some sense though...

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

Okafor is a worth a lot more than whoever is best available at #3 in the draft. Boston would have to throw in #16 too AND probably a player.

 

[Rock Strongo]

That would be wild!!! especially giving the Sixers 2 of the top 3 picks...Does make some sense though...

Okafor cant coexist with noel. The sixers stockpiled big men, then the league changed to more versatile shooters. Multiple dominant big men dont win titles now.

Okafor was drafted 3rd. Its a do over for philly, and Stevens is the kid whisperer.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Okafor is a worth a lot more than whoever is best available at #3 in the draft. Boston would have to throw in #16 too AND probably a player.

Probably number 3, mayyybe a future pick they have stockpiled, and a piece like crowder would do it.

 

[lakersrule]

Probably number 3, mayyybe a future pick they have stockpiled, and a piece like crowder would do it.

I would hold onto Crowder, Smart, and Bradley if trading for Okafor. You need good perimeter defense with the non-defending Okafor protecting the paint.

I have to laugh at Simmons though. He mentions the league going small ball but wants the Celtics to trade for a traditional center?

 

[Shaqdaddy11]

I would hold onto Crowder, Smart, and Bradley if trading for Okafor. You need good perimeter defense with the non-defending Okafor protecting the paint.

I have to laugh at Simmons though. He mentions the league going small ball but wants the Celtics to trade for a traditional center?

Simmons is the biggest Celtics homer there is. Anything he says about Boston will always be biased.

Also he's a cock!

 

[lakersrule]

Simmons is the biggest Celtics homer there is. Anything he says about Boston will always be biased.

Also he's a cock!

At least he knows that it's much better to live in LA!

 

[Krispy Treat]

Don't the Celtics already have a logjam in their frontcourt!? Unless part of the trade idea is to get rid of Amir and Sullinger... But the Sixers have the same problem... Hmm.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Don't the Celtics already have a logjam in their frontcourt!? Unless part of the trade idea is to get rid of Amir and Sullinger... But the Sixers have the same problem... Hmm.

Id drop sullinger in a heartbeat. I wouldn't want to give up crowder, but if they end up replacing anything they lose, with a max player id like, its a win.

 

[Krispy Treat]

Id drop sullinger in a heartbeat. I wouldn't want to give up crowder, but if they end up replacing anything they lose, with a max player id like, its a win.

Would you do this?:

Crowder, Sullinger, and the 3rd for Jimmy Butler or DeMarcus Cousins?

 

[Rock Strongo]

Would you do this?:

Crowder, Sullinger, and the 3rd for Jimmy Butler or DeMarcus Cousins?

Done

Id take either player too. Both fill a need in some respect. Butlers a 20 pt guy whos an elite defender. He fits what Stevens wants.
Then again, cousins...come on.

 

[Rock Strongo]

Then sign durant.

 

[Nick Dymez]

Okafor is a worth a lot more than whoever is best available at #3 in the draft. Boston would have to throw in #16 too AND probably a player.

Which i'm sure they would be happy to do.

 

[BigKen]

If they're willing to trade Okafor then they have less value on him than we believe. Crowder has become a very valuable chip and teams have been after him since Boston got donged by the Hawks. Crowder is a keeper. Philly wants to clean up their front and getting the #3, #16 and #23 might be enough. Then again, Jordan Mickey and the #16 might be enough. Celtics have 4 players on the Maine Lobsters that they absolutely have to move up. Sullinger is gone. Kelly Olynyk will be on IR for the season next year. Crowder and Jerebko are keepers as is Thomas. Avery Bradley will be traded one way or the other. Stevens and Ainge know that they have to make a bunch of moves and get this team into the second round or beyond in 2016-17.

 

[Rock Strongo]

If they're willing to trade Okafor then they have less value on him than we believe. Crowder has become a very valuable chip and teams have been after him since Boston got donged by the Hawks. Crowder is a keeper. Philly wants to clean up their front and getting the #3, #16 and #23 might be enough. Then again, Jordan Mickey and the #16 might be enough. Celtics have 4 players on the Maine Lobsters that they absolutely have to move up. Sullinger is gone. Kelly Olynyk will be on IR for the season next year. Crowder and Jerebko are keepers as is Thomas. Avery Bradley will be traded one way or the other. Stevens and Ainge know that they have to make a bunch of moves and get this team into the second round or beyond in 2016-17.

Who on Maine is a must move up?

 

[Rock Strongo]

I also dont think you can or should trade thomas. Hes made a name here. Hes taken the team and the city on his shoulders and brought fans back.

Hes a centerpiece in my opinion. What he lacks in areas on the court he absolutely makes up for in the locker room.

 

[Four4Four]

I've been thinking this ever since the draft. I think the Celts wanted him last year. I also think my sixers will trade the 1st pick as well for someone like Paul George. So they'll have George and draft Kris Dunn with the Cs 3rd pick with Noel and Embiid. I'm hoping it works out that way.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

At least he knows that it's much better to live in LA!

Not if you're a Clippers fan .

 

[CodeBreaker]

If I were the Sixers, I'd accept the 3rd pick for Okafor. Then just pray that Embiid gets healthy.