05-30-2023, 04:33 AM
(05-30-2023, 12:22 AM)SleepingHero Wrote: Look at the last 5 drafts picks 8-12.
2018
8. Colin Sexton
9. Kevin Knox
10. Mikal Bridges
11. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12. Miles Bridges
2019
8. Jaxon Hayes
9. Rui Hachimura
10. Cam Reddish
11. P.J Washington
12. Tyler Herro
2020
8. Obi Toppin
9. Deni Avdija
10. Jalen Smith
11. Devin Vassell
12. Tyerese Haliburton
2021
8. Franz Wagner
9. Davion Mitchell
10. Ziaire Williams
11. James Bouknight
12. Josh Primo
2022
8. Dyson Daniels
9. Jeremy Sochan
10. Johnny Davis
11. Ousmane Deing
12. Jalen Williams
Out of 25 picks, 12 of them are at least rotation players with 4 of them being all-NBA type of dudes. This is the talent level we're talking about with a 10th pick. Mavs shouldn't overthink it and take the blessing.
I know they're probably going to trade it, but I really think they shouldn't.
There is also the other side. 13 out of those 25 were misses. Sochan, Williams are not there yet, at least not on a level of a credible starter on a contender. Mitchell, Toppin, Avdija, Hachimura and Sexton are nothing special, not really credible starters on a contender. This leaves you only 5 guys. That is 20 % chance. I am far from trading #10 for back-ups, but if there is a credible starter (one that fits) available...