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  1. BonesJones

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    I would throw up if we traded up just to take Okoro.
     
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    Do the Wolves & Warriors trade their picks? Yes to both.
     
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    They both would clearly like to, but they'll have to sell incredibly low by top-2 picks standards. No one seems eager to buy into the top spots and be stuck in the same position of having to over-reach on a "maybe" prospect.
     
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    I bet Detroit would, but why would we take Okoro WHEN HE HAS OKONGWU GOING WITH THE NEXT PICK?
     
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    We have Little who is similar OKORO.
     
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    I don't know much about either of those guys. I just doubted that Detroit would trade away their #7 for that return.
     
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    I don't know much about either of those guys. I just doubted that Detroit would trade away their #7 for that return.
     
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    If he's at 16 and we don't select him we missed big time!
    Most NBA experts say "He's ready to contribute right away".
     
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    I'm sorry, but that is kind of like saying we should pass on Paul because we already had Telfair!
     
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    I don't see the comparison. Paul was clearly a more valuable prospect. Is there something Okoro did in his freshman season that makes him a way better prospect than Little was last year?
     
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    I'm no expert, but everything I have read about Okoro indicates that he is more advanced (at least on defense) than Little. He may even be able to (gasp!) actually step in and play and contribute as a rookie.
     
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    In this case Saddiq is Paul and Okoro is Telfair
     
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    Here's an unpopular idea - trade DOWN. Try for multiple late 1st/early 2nd pound picks. Draft some guys like Tillman and Tillie who just might contribute in the next few years.
     
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    I would be fine with drafting Bey.

    My point was that the presence of Little or Simons (or Collins) shouldn't have any influence on who we pick.
     
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    i suspect many teams are considering carrying fewer than the league allowed 15 players as a cost cutting measure till after the fans return.
     
    lawai'a, Oct 21, 2020
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    boston already has 12 guaranteed contracts for next season along with 3 firsts and a second. either a trade or draft and stash candidates seem likely for them.
     
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    Read the game at the much higher level on both ends. Quicker reactor/processor.

    Showed more ball handling and passing as well.
     
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    I do like Okoro a lot but but but he wont drop to 16.
    I would like to draft a players that could come in and contribute right away even if its spot minutes. We have in Little and Simmons that still need development and they are both first round picks.
    Id prefer to package our pick and some for a veteran legit 3/4/5. If we draft a shooting guard Id predict CJ will be traded.
     
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