DRAFT TALK Thread: Looking Like Lonzo

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  1. tada

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    I wouldn't trade the pick. Ball completes our roster. I'm not convinced PG13 or Butler + a depleted roster is any better. All the team needs is time, experience, and guidance. And patience from fans.

    As for Fox vs Ball in terms of defense, even though Fox may be the better individual defender, I think Ball will contribute to improving our team defense more. As witnessed last year, intensity on defense increases dramatically when everyone feels like they are involved on offense. Ball will make the offense flow.
     
    tada, May 18, 2017
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    Not to mention there's rumblings of him making 20 some odd million this summer.

    I'm good not paying for that.
     
    therealdeal, May 18, 2017
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  3. OX1947

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    no one will be paying Redick 20 mil per. If they do, likely a loser team that aint winning s***.
     
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    Anybody paying him 20 million dollars clearly didn't see game 7
     
    John3:16, May 18, 2017
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  5. KareemtheGreat33

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    We paid Deng 18 M so anything is possible for JJ. There is always a moron executive out there who will overpay
     
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  6. therealdeal

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    therealdeal, May 18, 2017
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  7. Khmrp

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    2 for 5/10 to sac? Attach moz for kufous too if possible
     
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    Steve Blake all over again lol
     
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  9. Savory Griddles

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    If it was the 4 you'd have something. But you're playing with fire if you go down to 5. I want one of Ball/Fox. Both could go top 4. In fact, I expect both to be gone, especially with who is picking.
     
    Savory Griddles, May 18, 2017
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    Yea only if fox still @5....i doubt phi/pho would take fox though
     
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    Philly might. They need a pg. Simmons/Saric/Embiid is there current core. Fox would be a great pickup. Phoenix probably takes Jackson.
     
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  12. Khmrp

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    I could see phil trading down for monk n the team trading up takes jj n pho takes tatum but yes trade would be draft day deal not before
     
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    I listened to the last WOJ podcasts on The Vertical and WOJ mentioned in talking with Brett Brown he really wants to give Simmons and legit shot at being the PG of the team. I don't see PHI wanting a PG in this draft. They need shooting in the worst way. I could definitely see them signing Redick and drafting Jackson. Jackson is not a great shooter, but improved in college.

    What I'm getting at is PHI isn't wanting a PG as they believe SImmons is there guy
     
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  14. Lakerman JSJ

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    Lakerman JSJ, May 18, 2017
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    I agree it's been bad. Not unexpected with so many young players in our rotation.

    Not sure what that has to do with my initial point, though. A Ball/Russell backcourt could work really well and be adequate defensively. Team D needs to improve via combination of player maturation, better scheme, & bringing in better defensive players moving forward.
     
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    I've been seeing Fox to Philly articles.
     
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    Battle Tested20, May 18, 2017
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    Philly is one of the teams mentioned that is hot after Reddick and willing to give him $20mm
     
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  20. 432J

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    i doubt it happens but what do the lakers do if boston takes ball #1?

    from what i've heard, fultz is basically russell 2.0. i'm assuming they'd take fox at #2?
     
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