05-17-2023, 07:41 AM
(05-17-2023, 06:39 AM)Chicagojk Wrote: How the draft played out, Walker at 10 is really interesting. If Walker makes it to 8, would Washington take him with KP and other guys they are paying money to or invested a pick in at that PF position? Same with Utah, who has Kessler and Lauri as their two foundation pieces. Who knows what bad teams take though or if they decide to take the best player (ainge). But if Walker makes it to 8, there is a good chance he is still there at 10.
Where I am at now and my opinion could change, I would want one of the athletic wings at 10; Black, Walker, Whitmore, Ausur Thompson, Hendricks. Hope one of those slip a slot and make it to 10. This team has lacked one of those long, athletic guys forever. As of now, that would be my wish. I think each of those guys could potentially impact a game without scoring being the main focus.
If all are gone, I would really consider Lively.
The Ringer now has Walker at 10 with Utah taking PG Wallace. It really seems like Detroit and Indy are the keys regarding Walker/Hendricks/Whitmore. Washington could certainly hedge their bet on Kuzma, but they could go other directions too. If goes Wallace or Dick, then one of Walker/Hendricks/Whitmore likely makes it. Duffy represents Walker and Whitmore. The Raymond Brothers have Hendricks.
If you get Walker, you might could get away with Naz Reid as your MLE guy. I don't think Reid plays enough D if you get one of the less D-oriented big wings. I think you have to keep Leonard Miller and GG Jackson in the big wing conversation if things don't go your way 1-9. I spent some time on Miller. The things he needs to fix are not insurmountable at all. If you get someone like him though, Naz Reid probably isn't your guy. My apologies to those who have brought him up before as I'm not trying to claim credit for your brilliance. But I'd probably throw the Full MLE at Paul Reed to get him away from Philly. If you told me we got Reed and Hendricks, I'd probably call it a summer and hang onto 2027 until I can trade 25 with it.
Reed/Powell/McGee
Hendricks/Maxi/Morris (Bertans is S/W)
Green/THJ/Lawson
Irving/Reggie/Pinson
Luka/Hardy/Wright
Obviously Hendricks (or Miller or Jackson or Whitmore) won't start from day one. BTW, is a Bertans S/W part of why Morris is confident in his return. Do that and sign Irving for just under Luka money and you have the Full MLE.