02-28-2025, 05:29 PM
(02-28-2025, 04:10 PM)RoyTarpleysGhost Wrote: Everyone is crying why they didn't shop Luka.
Sounds like Nico went down the list of top 10 players in the NBA that could potentially be available in a Luka trade until he got to AD. No Giannis. No Anthony Edwards. No chance Jokic, SGA, Tatum, Wemby, or Curry would be traded for Luka.
You stating this can be excused as just a casual fan. It is inexcusable for a NBA GM. Most of this reporting seems to have magically sprung up now.
Even if I buy that Nico did due his due diligence , there is zero excuse if he looked at only top 10 players. I would take Castle and Vassel and 4 picks from SA over what we got. I would take Barnes if he were available. I would take Coulabaly, Sarr and picks of those were available.
Maybe none of those pan out but getting a much older guy, who was more injury prone, and doesn’t make the team better right now was not the way to go just because he is a better player right now.
You are never going to get full value for a generational talent. However if you feel in the short run you are clearly better or you have some assets, optimism for the long run, you make the move
The move that was made did neither of those things. Nico got exposed both as not having a clear vision as well as being fleeced in the deal he did make with Pelinka lowering the offer once he realized the incompetence on the other side of the coffee shop table.
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