12-20-2023, 05:03 PM
(12-20-2023, 04:35 PM)MarkAguirreWrathofGod Wrote: Why is it going CRAZY to say you wouldn’t trade the pick for Stewart? There are some people that would, and some who wouldn’t. For me, it would depend on the parameters (what protections on the pick, what salary and how much we are dumping) but I would lean towards “no.” Essentially because I want us to save assets for the elusive 3rd best player— preferably a big wing aka our very own Aaron Gordon. And I’d like to keep Omax (especially) and Green while doing that, if possible.Because of all the hyperbole and attacks that ensue after the mention. The person I quoted on multiple occasions talks about the trade proposed as being the first for Stewart, which is hardly the case.
It’s not a non-starter for me to deal the ‘27. And I like Stewart. But would probably want someone more skilled to include ‘27, unless the protections were quite favorable or the savings created allowed for more maneuvering. Or some combination of both.
I proposed THJ/Maxi for Bojan/Stewart. I then agreed with Dan about including the first in the deal. Here’s why:
Getting THJ off the roster reopens the possibility of making another WCF run (like it did last time). Getting off Maxi’s 3 injury prone years of contract is a plus as well. We then add Bojan who while I am not a big fan of, he brings so much more than THJ, namely being a bigger body to help make up for our lack of size on top of his much more versatile offense.
Our defense has to become one that protects the paint since having Kyrie and Luka makes it neigh impossible to defend the perimeter well. Bojan makes the paint more “tree-like” as opposed to THJ.
The benefits of getting Stewart has been covered fairly well.