03-27-2021, 06:23 PM
(This post was last modified: 03-27-2021, 06:25 PM by KillerLeft.)
(03-27-2021, 05:50 PM)hakeemfaan Wrote: But that is my problem and the fact is so many fans have resigned themselves to that mindset that 2nd round picks are irrelevant anyway. I could not disagree more with that mindset.
Whoa, so do I. If that mindset is what you’re getting out of my rantings today, then I must not be making myself very clear.
I think this trade represents pretty close to the exact, right value for a late 2nd. I’m not trying to pardon them for throwing one away, dismissing it as only a minor thing, I’m just not aligned with the thinking that “throwing it away” is what they have done in this situation.
I would have made this trade, and I think it has the potential to be quite a lift (though it also might not). I feel like people are bringing baggage from the past into the conversation and that it’s coloring their opinions about this move. The facts that the cupboard is bare and that second is one of the only tools at their disposal does not increase the effectiveness of that tool.
(03-27-2021, 06:17 PM)mavsluvr Wrote: PS. I think your point about the FO being profligate with picks in general is a legitimate debate to have, and there are some instances to point out. But I think this use of this particular pick here was pretty much a no-brainer, at least if he is indeed able to play.
Well said. This is exactly how I feel.