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[bksballer89]

I don’t think anyone believes that

I don't think anyone believes Mike Dunleavy either

 

[thunderc]

I don't think anyone believes Mike Dunleavy either

No that is a pretty stupid comment

 

[bksballer89]

No that is a pretty stupid comment

We have to remember he is 19 and going to put on weight. Im not that worried about him. Love his wingspan and defense. I don't watch a lot of gonzaga but he had to be damn good all season long for his draft stock to consistently remain top 3

 

[DJ Fieri]

I don’t think anyone believes that

Tlance brought it up.

 

[thunderc]

Tlance brought it up.

Well it’s fn stupid, Holmgren is elite defensively already

 

[shopson67]

I agree. It's kinda why i was laughing on one of the NFL threads at the guys who were treating losing Tyreek Hill was some kind of death blow to the Chiefs' season. Imho i think we go Defense heavy this draft, but we'll see...

It's not just Tyreek. They are basically swapping out their entire WR corps.

 

[DJ Fieri]

Well it’s fn stupid, Holmgren is elite defensively already

In college.

 

[shopson67]

In college.

Which often translates to "long and light on his feet".

 

[DJ Fieri]

Which often translates to "long and light on his feet".

Yeah....I don't even need to mention how often these college stars excel in college and then enter the League and we are like WTF?

Played at a much faster pace.

 

[Black Adam]

It's not just Tyreek. They are basically swapping out their entire WR corps.

I know. Still not worried...

 

[shopson67]

I know. Still not worried...

Not saying you should be, just a lot of moving parts to evaluate. Tough to replace that speed threat that Tyreek brings, but maybe a more balanced corps altogether just gets things done differently.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I don't think he has the swagger to become an elite player. I hope detroit takes any of Ivey, Jabari or Banchero.

Honestly if the Pistons want to move Grant I'd prefer Murray as well.

I'm coming around to Ivey.

But, another guard?

Well, Cade is clearly the guy over Killian.

You could trade Hayes or bench him.

If you do trade Grant, Blazers would have a lottery pick.

You might be able to get a guard and a big.

As for Chet, I see elongated Andre Kirelenko.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

We have to remember he is 19 and going to put on weight. Im not that worried about him. Love his wingspan and defense. I don't watch a lot of gonzaga but he had to be damn good all season long for his draft stock to consistently remain top 3

His skillset is just very unique considering his height. That's the appeal. My concern is he just looks lackadaisical out there.

This is a really bad comparison but I felt the same way about Skal Labissiere. Kid had crazy press but when I saw him on the court he was just....meh.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I'm coming around to Ivey.

But, another guard?

Well, Cade is clearly the guy over Killian.

You could trade Hayes or bench him.

If you do trade Grant, Blazers would have a lottery pick.

You might be able to get a guard and a big.

As for Chet, I see elongated Andre Kirelenko.

I'd be fine with trading Hayes...but as to him being benched that has been where he's been most successful of late. As for minutes they're giving starters minutes to Corey Joseph so im not worried about that. Best fit overall is prob one of the 3 "bigs" though

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

I'd be fine with trading Hayes...but as to him being benched that has been where he's been most successful of late. As for minutes they're giving starters minutes to Corey Joseph so im not worried about that. Best fit overall is prob one of the 3 "bigs" though

Why is trading Grant seen as a foregone conclusion by some?

Is he not willing to extend?

Do they not want to pay him?

He doesn't want to go somewhere and be a sidekick.

 

[trojanfan12]

Which often translates to "long and light on his feet".

7'0" 190 also translates to getting bullied by other bigs. I think he can likely be really good in the NBA, but he'sgoing to neeed to add weight.

Fortunately, he's only 19, so finding the best hamburger stand in whatever city he's drafted to and go on an 8 cheeseburgers and ice cream shakes a day diet (aka @DJ dream diet) should help. lol

 

[thunderc]

Why is trading Grant seen as a foregone conclusion by some?

Is he not willing to extend?

Do they not want to pay him?

He doesn't want to go somewhere and be a sidekick.

Thunder made a huge mistake letting him get away

 

[DJ Fieri]

7'0" 190 also translates to getting bullied by other bigs. I think he can likely be really good in the NBA, but he'sgoing to neeed to add weight.

Fortunately, he's only 19, so finding the best hamburger stand in whatever city he's drafted to and go on an 8 cheeseburgers and ice cream shakes a day dietn (aka @DJ dream diet). lol

Not big into ice cream shakes.

 

[Mecca of the “B” Team]

Thunder made a huge mistake letting him get away

You can still fix it.

Not like you don't have a few spare picks laying around.

He would be awesome with SG-A, Dort, Josh.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

Why is trading Grant seen as a foregone conclusion by some?

Is he not willing to extend?

Do they not want to pay him?

He doesn't want to go somewhere and be a sidekick.

I'm not saying it necessarily is. Because I think he fits well. I think part of it comes down to money...because he's not really a 1 or 2 on a top 10 team but he can be a good 3 imo. There isn't another 2 or 3 on the roster so it would make sense to keep him ideally.

Goal would be Cade as the 1, draft pick from this year as the 2 and Grant as the 3rd option.