(01-19-2025, 10:22 AM)KillerLeft Wrote: None from me. He gets talked about around here at times because of his elite combo of physical attributes, but the reality is that he is a total bust and waste of a #4 pick. Everyone I've ever heard talk about him, from buddies who watch the Bulls closely to some of the better national NBA followers who actually watch and understand the sport (not talking heads, but the actual basketball junkies) has consistently marveled at how little he has progressed since being drafted, how utterly undeveloped his skill set is, and how much of a total disappoint he has been. I was shocked when Chicago gave him that latest contract, honestly, and would want no part of it.
Typing this with a straight face: I honestly think O-Max might be just as good, if not better, RIGHT NOW.
He is the waste of 4 pick, but i think he can be usefull player for us. He clearly isn't a ''new Kawhi'', but i think he can become a similar player to Jerami Grant.
He clearly isn't a Herb Jones level of player, but if his price is only Kleber + Powell + Hardy/Exum (and maybe 2 rp) that is the deal i would do it. Just watching the games and see that those guys basically are just on the payroll here and are mostly getting DNP is enough to consider the deal.
And that could also mean that all core players are staying here.
He is a little bit overpaid for his production, but if he can turn into Jeremy Grant type of player that deal wouldn't look so bad.
E: After DFS trade, there is even less players in that range on the market...