06-15-2023, 09:07 PM
(06-15-2023, 05:30 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: IMO, #10 is a sweet spot in the draft for trading out if a hyped player or two falls. History tells you at least one of A.Thompson, Hendricks, Black, Whitmore, or George will fall. If Hendricks falls to 10, you take him. All other scenarios, especially if Black falls, there will be great value in trading out. I think Lively is at least 3 years out, making him not a good pick for us, unless he drops into the 20s. Everything else I just don't see a great fit 10-15.
I probably wouldn't take Lively at ten, but I think your whole "at least three years out" take is shock value. He'll be able to protect the rim off the bench from day one. As for Black, he's more than an opportunity. He will be one of the best on-ball defenders in the league from the get-go. Precisely what would help the Mavs right now. It's the offense that's the problem. But he's a guy you absolutely consider keeping - which lends a veracity to the negotiating process - "I dunno, Black would help us a lot, we'd need a boatload in return to justify trading him. Which playoff ready starters and future FRPs do you have available again?"