« Reply #48 on: December 28, 2015, 08:12:59 AM »
I don't see why the Sixers wouldn't take Smart for Noel. He gives them what they need while a pack is just a crapshoot.
In case I wasn't clear, I'm pretty sure that any discussion about Nerlens Noel starts with Marcus Smart AND one of the Brooklyn picks. Folks around here massively overvalue Smart.
And other folks massively overvalue Noel. Philly would ask for something like the Nets pick this year for Noel, so that is what it would take to get him. But no team would give up anything close to that.
I'm sure Ainge and every other GM in the league likes Noel's potential but they also recognize in his regression this year that he's a role player at best.
Mike
I don't think a Brooklyn pick would be required, but do think it would take Smart plus other things. I don't think those other things need to be super high value assets, but I just don't see Smart as enough.
So probably something like Noel + 2nd round pick for Smart + Zeller... something along those lines is how you'd value it?
No, I don't see them sending away a draft pick or having a need for Zeller. Noel for Smart and KO seems to be in the range.
So now you're throwing in Olynyk? I believe strongly that of all the Cs on rookie contracts, KO is the least likely to be traded. Ainge absolutely loves him.
Meanwhile, you trade for a guy like Noel because he fits with Kelly.
He fits with Sullinger.
I'm not sure how you could come to that conclusion, but I'm also not sure how you figured there's "no need for Zeller" but they'd add Olynyk instead. If you think the Cs (or the NBA) values Zeller over Olynyk, I'd say it's fair to question your judgement.
the Sixers have no need for Zeller. I thought that was pretty obvious
So you fugured just toss them someone of far greater value?
yeah, Noel is more valuable than Smart. That was the point.
I love Noel but why does everyone come to this conclusion so easily? Noel plays for a terrible team that is screaming for offence, even bad offence and so far all Noel has mustered is 9.9 ppg. in 30 min career. A half decent play should be averaging close to 15 ppg and his ft% is 0.60.
While Smart is technically on a win now team where he must play a restricted offensive role and has been hampered with injuries his first 2 years and still has 8 ppg. in 27 min and people on here talk about how terrible Smart's offence is on here.
So how can it be so cut and dry that Nerlens is a better player?
He is a better defender and plays at a premium position. It isn't that difficult to understand.
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