That is such a vague goal. Who would have been acceptable? OG? What was fair value for Simons/the third pick? Supposedly we offered that package for Bridges and were turned down. There wasn't a single decent rumor out there of a player that was available that made sense for that many assets.
I am going to predict right now that in 2 years or less, people will be looking back on this thread and laughing at the people who jumped ship before even the first half of his rookie season.
Agreed... and if this forum holds true to form, those who made a silly take years prior will dig in and never admit they were wrong.
You’re playing the classic forum game of putting down a post by saying the idea is too vague or could never happen. In this case, that’s a really silly thing to do since it’s all history now. I have no idea what opportunities were available or what deals were passed on, and whether the costs were so great that the decisions were warranted. My preference was for Joe to turn current assets into a run to build a contender around Dame. I’m not pouting about the fact it didn’t work out that way. I’m not one of the over reactors around here saying Scoot is a bust. I’m expecting great things from him…in a couple of years when he figures his game out.
he's not a landscaper moving the goalposts....he's a magic man making them vanish then reappear over the horizon
Not being able to use his left hand might be his biggest flaw. I was criticizing him to my brother when we played his Twolves the other night cuz he got all the way to the basket and Gobert was not there and instead of going for a basket he passed. But he was under the basket and it really limits your options once you get there and can only use one hand.
I think his ceiling will be a better version of Dennis Smith Jr, which would be a solid Backup on a average team. But huge dissapointment after high expectations
The only busts I see are the clowns on here that were sending this kid directly to the HOF the night we drafted him. If you have ANY common sense about this game you knew he was going to struggle.....shine bright.....struggle......shine....... This game is tough on 19 year olds, ESPECIALLY PGs. This place will never change. Unrealistic expectations turning to anger when shit doesn't live up to 'em. This is a GOOD kid who works hard and is raw as fuck. Give him some time, I believe he will succeed.
