Okay: so one thing Olshey seems to be good at is getting castoffs from other teams that turn into useful contributors for us (at least for a time). Rolo, Harkless, Aminu and (to a decreasing degree) Davis. What with picks being at a premium, I think our best chance at improving is to get somebody like that. (Most recent examples in the league of getting a star like that: Whiteside, Isaiah Thomas.) With that in mind, are there players in the league that just aren't getting the minutes for their team but that you think could turn out to be really good? I would rule out players like Thon Maker, who I think the Bucks like a lot but who is being brought along slowly, and focus on players who genuinely don't seem to fit in. My list: Boban (of course) Nemanja Bjelica in Minny (continuing the Serbian theme) Kyle Anderson (really thought this would be his year after his Summer League dominance) Skal Labissiere (remember when he was the #1 prospect?) Norman Powell (the Raptors like him, but have a bunch like him) Terry Rozier (see above, but for Boston)
Of them all, I'd pick Slo Mo as my fave, but then again, a player leaving the Spurs and suddenly blossoming is very rare.
Last season, my underused gem pick was Jon Leuer. Pistons signed him in the off season and he is killing it this season. You covered most of the good gems. Most what is left are major projects, but will keep looking. I probably add Willie Cauley-Stein to the list. Seems like we are missing someone.
Geko's aren't trading Powell unless he's included in a deal for someone like Ibaka. They'll trade Ross first.
I second this one. He could probably be had for a second rounder. He's a RFA this summer. Would be worth a look.
i think WCS would be good for us. at the same time i like ben mclemore. so maybe mason and crabbe for WCS, ben and their 1st round pick
