03-27-2026, 03:04 PM
(03-27-2026, 10:51 AM)Scott41theMavs Wrote: You don't see a star after four because you devalue Acuff too much on the basis of defense. A guy who can take over a game on offense while serving as floor general is still a multi-year all-star in this league.
True ^ but if he's a complete no defense guy, even if he's a great scorer, it will be an ongoing and annoying obstacle to winning. For a guy with similar lack of size, think Trae Young.
The guy you really want plays good defense. And has some size (helping his defense potential, and more).
At some point you certainly have to take Acuff and overlook the lack of D, but at 3? I can't, when there are legit shots at another Haliburton or Jrue. No guarantees on any of these guys, but I can't ignore the lack of D.
I would have Acuff with Wagler and Burries in the 5-6-7 on my board (not necessarily in that order). Acuff might be my last choice, but I think whoever is the last available will be ok, and may last until 8 or 9, because I would wager some team or 2 in the 5-10 range will want someone other than a PG.