07-14-2022, 03:15 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-14-2022, 03:17 PM by BoredAssistant.)
Since I always think the Mavs should look to trade up in drafts with assets they don't have, I figured I would at least look at what transpired to acquire notable championship sidekicks. I think I have seen a few iterations of this here already, so nothing new. I think this post is for my own conscience.
Scottie Pippen: "Scottie Pippen got drafted fifth by the Seattle SuperSonics but got traded shortly after to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice, who was drafted 8th overall by the Bulls." Sounds similar to the Devin Harris draft as someone else mentioned, if you compare O.Polynice and AntAWn Jamison I guess.
Kobe Bryant: "Kobe was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA Draft before being traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers. After agreeing to a deal, the Lakers told the Hornets whom to select just minutes before the pick was made." Kobe was traded for ... Vlade Divac! Kobe wasn't going to play in Charlotte which forced their hand.
Klay Thompson: Warriors picked him with the 11th pick. I see a realistic path for the Mavs to trade up into this spot by trading an asset and a future first although I am not sure I even know what I am talking about (Green and 1st?)
McHale & Duncan (Robinson was there first): Both teams essentially tanked previous seasons to get top pick.
Parker, Ginobli: Parker drafted w/ the 28th pick. Ginobli, 57th pick 2nd round, didn't play for Spurs for 3 years (Italy). I see this as a realistic path for the Mavs hahaha just kidding.
Kawhi: Drafted 15th overall by Indiana, and subsequently traded for George Hill . . . lol
Moses Malone just for the heck of it: "they acquired free-agent center Moses Malone from the Houston Rockets in a sign-and-trade for Caldwell Jones"
Most other Champions acquired sidekicks through trades or FA from what I can tell. Thanks for listening.
Scottie Pippen: "Scottie Pippen got drafted fifth by the Seattle SuperSonics but got traded shortly after to the Chicago Bulls for Olden Polynice, who was drafted 8th overall by the Bulls." Sounds similar to the Devin Harris draft as someone else mentioned, if you compare O.Polynice and AntAWn Jamison I guess.
Kobe Bryant: "Kobe was drafted 13th overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 1996 NBA Draft before being traded on draft night to the Los Angeles Lakers. After agreeing to a deal, the Lakers told the Hornets whom to select just minutes before the pick was made." Kobe was traded for ... Vlade Divac! Kobe wasn't going to play in Charlotte which forced their hand.
Klay Thompson: Warriors picked him with the 11th pick. I see a realistic path for the Mavs to trade up into this spot by trading an asset and a future first although I am not sure I even know what I am talking about (Green and 1st?)
McHale & Duncan (Robinson was there first): Both teams essentially tanked previous seasons to get top pick.
Parker, Ginobli: Parker drafted w/ the 28th pick. Ginobli, 57th pick 2nd round, didn't play for Spurs for 3 years (Italy). I see this as a realistic path for the Mavs hahaha just kidding.
Kawhi: Drafted 15th overall by Indiana, and subsequently traded for George Hill . . . lol
Moses Malone just for the heck of it: "they acquired free-agent center Moses Malone from the Houston Rockets in a sign-and-trade for Caldwell Jones"
Most other Champions acquired sidekicks through trades or FA from what I can tell. Thanks for listening.