07-13-2023, 01:20 PM
(07-13-2023, 01:08 PM)SleepingHero Wrote: Hard to assume that Lively will be ready in 2 years. He's talented and the chance is there, but I doubt that he can be a championship caliber center in 2 years.
Poeltl is closer to that and he's worth a first. If Lively does somehow turn into that, then great, we can either flip Poeltl for someone or Lively for even more.
Its not about assuming, but I think its reasonable to plan on Lively starting in his 3rd year (if not sooner). That might not be the case and you adjust when you realize it. But with so few assets it seems a misuse to use your two biggest (lottery pick and unprotected 27) for two guys who play the same position and can't be on the court together. I seriously doubt this is something we have to worry about anyways.