05-18-2022, 06:49 AM
(05-18-2022, 06:36 AM)DanSchwartzgan Wrote: Why not Josh for Okeke straight up.
You are right, they won't sell this low on Isaac. They will see him return. They might could use a veteran shooter, but you can get those for less than $17mm. They don't need our pick. They have 1, 32 and 35. And, I don't see any reason why they'd move off of Carter. He seems a really nice fit next to Jabari Smith or Holmgren. I really like where this is headed for them with a build around Suggs, Wagner, Carter and #1.
To me, Okeke is the odd man out. He's like Josh in that he's a 3 point shot away from being pretty useful. But, he shows more confidence in his shot. He took quite a few and saw a bunch go in from about January on. For the full season, he hit .382 from the corner. Per 36, he's a 12/6 guy with 2 steals and a block. He also moves the ball well. Dallas probably needs a young backup PF more than it needs a young wing and the opposite is true for Orlando which is loaded with bigs and a little thin at the wing.
That's probably more realistic, sure, just not as sexy. I suspect it's more likely they sell on Bamba than WCJ, but there are a couple points in favor of selling WCJ instead:
1. Bamba is the guy they drafted, while WCJ is a guy they got in a trade. Could that be a deciding factor in who they keep?
2. Bamba is the better shooter and shot-blocker compared to WCJ. Would he be the better fit in a 3-headed frontcourt monster of Isaac/Bamba/Jabari Smith?
Regarding THJ, sure you can get a veteran shooter for cheaper, but how many are readily available who put up 17ppg on 42% 3PT shooting in their last playoff series, against some of the best defenders in the league? I've said before that I'm not sure THJ fits on this team with how we're playing now, but he's clearly been one of the best cheerleaders and has strong leadership qualities in the locker room. It's possible his value is better than we think for the right team, especially one which is eager to stop tanking and take a young, exciting core back to the playoffs.