06-04-2022, 10:48 PM
(06-04-2022, 10:10 PM)Mavs2021 Wrote: It would be pretty crazy to trade for a 23 year old former #2 pick and then let him walk for nothing, especially while you are rebuilding. .
It's hard to say. High draft picks don't necessarily work out. Some never had enough skill and just "projected" to become far more than they could be, and some don't have the work ethic to do what it takes to become good or great. It happens.
The fact Bagley was drafted #2 no longer drives his desirability. It now comes down to whether he can play well (or is thought to be on the road to doing that). DET gave very little to get him for what amounted to a half-year test drive before he becomes a FA.
Whether DET offers him a contract, or prefers cap room instead, will be a good test of what he looks like up close. SAC had a good long look and gave up on him, but maybe DET will be different and decide he's worth more of a try. We will find out soon.