Mid-Level targets

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How exactly did they prove themselves in the draft this year?  The execution was good but only time will say if they made the right selections by going for need when better talent was available.  Was OMax or holding on to the TPE trying to go after someone more ready the correct decision?  Time will tell. 

Draft picks are kind of a crapshoot but it looks like Nico and crew came in with a plan and executed.  I'm fairly dubious on Lively's skillset versus modern NBA roster construction, but he's the player they wanted at 10 who they got at 12 and were able to offload Bertans in the process.  That's a big win in my book.  They loved O'Max as an undrafted free agent and as soon as his stock went up, they swooped in at the perfect time to grab him in the first round for the cost of taking Holmes.  O'Max would have been the 25th pick by the Celtics had he been there (if you believe Bill Simmons).  That's a lot of great execution on the MBT's part.

Given the state of our rotation, Lively could contribute even if he doesn't live up to his draft status.  Holmes could also contribute if he ends up on the roster.  I'm very confident that O'Max floor is a rotational contributor.  

I'll wait to see how the rest of free agency pans out.  A lot is being held up with Dame/Harden.  I'm honestly not expecting much and maybe I'll be pleasantly surprised.  That's how the draft played out for me anyway.