TDL Archived: The 2nd Rnd Pick Yankee Swap

[omahen]

No way OG is one of them, and I love the guy. He has been low-key bad on offense this season. I know their spacing is off, injuries, etc. I know he’s and all world defender. I just don’t see THAT much growth potential in his game. He’ll never be as good as say Siakam on that side of the ball. Not much playmaking. Average at best at creating for himself. Isn’t Josh Green a cheaper, younger, slightly smaller OG starter kit? Can’t he provide 80% of what OG does at less than half the cost?

I agree OG is not elite on offense. However, I think you are comparing an idea of what Green might become with what OG already is. OG is scoring over 17 ppg and is elite defender. Green is scoring 7 ppg and is not in elite defender conversations, although he might get there. He does not provide 80 % of what OG does. Perhaps in a couple of years. 

I would hate to include him in the deal, I agree with that. I would prefer giving up another pick instead.