Today I read that SI has Boston and Sacramento basically swapping this years picks. Boston gets 6th, Sac gets 16, 28, and 33. So lets have some fun looking at the options at the sixth pick shall we?
The consensus is that if Boston were to pick at 6, then they would obviously pick Willie Trill Cauley Stein; after all Boston's biggest hole in the line up is at center right? We are amongst the worst teams in low post defense, allowing the 5th highest FG% withing 10 feet, progressively getting better further out into the court. With this in mind, WTCS would be a no brainer, after all, his defensive contribution is what puts him on the map, it is what makes him a potential lottery pick.
Some time last month I read, as I'm sure we all have, that Boston is interested in "talent". Yes, this statement is directed towards free agency, a reference to all of the "superstars" that are to hit the open market. But was it just a reference to free agency? What if Boston being interested in talent applies to the draft as well? Which brings me to my point.
At the number 6 pick there are two options for Boston, you either go with the big in WTCS, or you go for Winslow. Lets just assume that they are both available. When comparing talent, who is the better player? WTCS is the big that we desperately need, but Winslow might just be the next superstar. For the sake of comparisons, lets assume that WTCS has the potential to become a Tyson Chandler type of player, on the other hand Winslow has been compared to James Harden in the past.
Is it crazy to pass up a player like WTCS, who can arguably contribute on the defensive end right away. Is there any sense in picking up a player such as Winslow who has the potential to be an all star?
Topic: A Hypothetical of Hypotheticals (Read 946 times)