06-27-2023, 06:04 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-27-2023, 06:43 PM by SkenfromLMF.)
(06-27-2023, 04:30 PM)Ghost of Podkolzin Wrote: Shame on PHX for matching IND after that instead of taking Turner+ in exchange...So, by that thinking, shame on us for not working out a Sign and Trade with Brunson???
If they had worked out a S&T prior to IND signing the offer sheet it does. Bottom line is Ayton's performance against the Mavs should have been a buyer beware. As someone already said, he's like Dorothy's friends in one: No Heart, No Courage, No Brain.
You ASSUME that Indy wanted to trade in principal and Turner in particular - Indy has had several opportunities to trade Turner and...
Look, I don't know how I feel about Ayton because I am ROOTING for Richaun Holmes. I do think Ayton could do what KP did in Washington. With Luka/Kyrie at the guards, the 3 of them could take any legitimate roster to the playoffs. Playoff time becomes a little bit iffy, but we would look pretty good in getting there.
IF I have one reservation that outweighs the others it is where Ayton is defensively. By that, I mean Ayton becoming the next C-Wood in Kidd's doghouse would be catastrophic. I believe that Ayton is better defensively than C-Wood, but are the issues you & others bring up enough to cause Kidd to ostracize him? That is my one concern as long as we are buying low and there are no draft compensations going to PHX.
The guy I want traded is McGee and I would be willing to roll with Holmes, Ayton, and Lively to get there. Expensive but we are talking about a shade over 25% of the 1st Apron. Compare that to the PG's and it is a deal...