Its just looking at where we currently sit... Say the best offer they have for Lauri is two firsts from Detroit and expiring salary. Are you taking that?
At this point I'd rather see if we can land a top 3 pick and pair them with Lauri... or if its Boozer maybe see what kind of deals are there...
Was just pointing out that we could have amazing luck and squander it. They may have avoided the catastrophic mistake on accident but I will give them a little credit for not going NOP or Kangz or Suns.
Luck is required... so saying "get lucky" is a good strategy. They likely should have...
Just so we don't get it twisted.... I don't think the Ainge's have been great. I came up with made up theories to try and justify dumb things they did lol. I was one of the folks that definitely though we were too good going into the Wemby draft.
If I was making decisions based on where we are...
Ochai... not exactly useful rotation player. He's a 12th man.
You almost always need outlier or good luck to win big. Removing the lotto ball luck, which is a key component of our "strategy", will almost certainly lead to the upside of the rebuild being neutered. Need to hit on a middle round...
And from where we are... I could get behind trading Lauri and turning back the clock even more. I just don't trust the FO/owner to not base their next steps based on sunk costs and the "rebuild" taking 4+ years without a sure fire star (assuming Ace doesn't turn several corners and we don't get...
Yes lol... I do see those as different. And we still have the best one in Kessler. We'd also be adding another top 6 or 7 pick to that first group. Go look at his numbers this year. The guy is 25. He will be a 12th man Svi type guy. It is a massive difference.
The plan relies on getting some...
My guess is that if we don't land luck in 2026 that 2027 looks more like the half years. IDK... just based on how they have had diamond hands with Lauri thus far I am not sure they would be looking to move him while the base is getting restless and the fruits of the tank look rough thus far.
I...
That team was mid. It was on the back of vets that likely wouldn't be here long term. You asked how we get to mid... I answered. It would be a different type of mid with hopefully some big upside if one or two guys hit or take a leap. It would hopefully be building somewhere.
Its been ******...
If its about DA's rep then I think its more likely a trade for a "star" that happens and not a perpetual tank. Zion, Ja, KAT, Garland, LaMelo short cut type of move. Try to recreate the KG/Pierce/Allen.
For this year... I think they will hear offers on Lauri but if the tank is secure (it is...
The young players get better but the ones that are duds are moved or completely out of the rotation. Sign or trade for one starter level player. Maybe replace the Love, Anderson, Svi spots for a vet who is decent.
Lauri, Walk, Key with one or two of the young players that get better... plus a...
He's actually made some nice passes. I think he can play either forward spot. Its not an ideal fit with Lauri. I just don't think they are looking to move Lauri until they get a big offer or have someone like Boozer who clearly overlaps and has a higher ceiling.
Unless they are high level...
Ace is a SF to me. Taylor and Flip not exactly lighting the world on fire. I understand the line of thinking. I also think he's being force fed because he's our best player by far and has been performing at a very high level.
This is the natural end to the tank. Next year having 3 picks and if we are play in good or just below... maybe the lotto gods smile upon us. Not expected to be a good draft in 2027.
Whether or not we land top 3 I think the tank is over and we go to trying to be okay... may or may not try to...
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