We got the #3 pick. Discuss the possibilities.

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What are you hoping for with this pick?

  1. Draft Scoot and keep him

    27 vote(s)
    27.6%

  2. Draft Miller and keep him

    28 vote(s)
    28.6%

  3. Draft someone else at 3 and keep him (please specify)

    3 vote(s)
    3.1%

  4. Trade down, but still draft in the lottery

    10 vote(s)
    10.2%

  5. Trade the pick for a starting forward

    30 vote(s)
    30.6%
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  1. Strenuus

    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    And i'd bet the owners done the same things lol
     
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Career numbers are inflated because of the lack of games. I'll be more impressed if he does a Jokic type of thing. (not to his level, but the consistency) until then he's still a much much better Greg Oden and we dont need question marks no matter how talented.
     
    Strenuus, Jun 21, 2023
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    Strenuus Global Moderator Staff Member Global Moderator

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    Thats an expectation that there HAS to be. But its WAY more likely that there isnt. And that fault of the expectation would lie on you, and we'd be the bearer of that consequence lol.
     
    Strenuus, Jun 21, 2023
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    Cut out Pacers. Have Atlanta send #15 to Portland
     
    CJ_is_Gone, Jun 21, 2023
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    Conjecture based on nothing at all.

    And that's still a better problem to have than giving away a star for players that don't move the needle.
     
    AmirIcon, Jun 21, 2023
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    It feels like it's drafting Scoot unless someone comes in with a better deal last minute. Portland will deal with the overload of guard talent afterward.
     
    TBpup, Jun 22, 2023
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    Someone is coming with a better deal
     
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    Celtics?

    Does yesterday's trade for KP make Brown expendable? And trading away Smart mean they now need a PG? (Scoot)
     
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    Perhaps Ant. Not giving up Scoot for Brown on a 1-year deal.
     
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    Hi guys, long time no see


    So, what is the worst possible outcome today?

    I want to know so i won't be surprised when Cronin delivers it.
     
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    only if Scoot is there? That may be the problem if a "big trade" for 3 is coming for Scoot - doubt Miller has the same interest for a trade
     
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    Running another three guard lineup that can’t defend. There must be no deals out there for us to make though.
     
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    Shitty scenario 1.
    3 for one of Levine, Derozen, KAT, George, Siakam, OG

    Shitty scenario 2.
    Including Sharpe in a deal for anyone

    Shitty scenario 3.
    Chauncey signs a multi year extension

    Shitty scenario 4.
    Nurk and Ant are still on the team

    Shitty scenario 5.
    We somehow find a WABC from Syracuse to draft
     
    Mediocre Man, Jun 22, 2023
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    Miller should be selected in .2 seconds if he’s there

    exactly the player teams in the NBA want
     
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    Number 5 is in the S2 hall of fame with MRS HCP, FAMS.
     
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    Not inflated at all. 114 games is a big enough sample size to see what a guy brings to the table and he’s been very consistent from Day 1.
     
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    Mental and physical disabilities are equally protected.
     
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    You’re not looking at per game stats because they kill your argument. Of course a guy who played more games scored more points.
     
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    I'm loving this!

    Levine + scenario 4 seem very probable because it really does sound awful.

    Masai robbing Croning also feels right. I bet he doesnt even give Siakam in that trade.

    Paying way too much to serve as a retirement home for Zion feels cozy and familiar as well.

    There's a lot of bad options when you think about it. I hope we don't do anything drastic until ownership and front office is replaced.
     
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