(Thought) Simmons in Smart out

[JohnBoy65]

If we win the lottery, I know a big IF, does that mean Smart is expendable if we pick Simmons? My thinking is, it seems that the trade packages have centered around Smart and a Brk pick. If we get Simmons couldn't we offer Smart and Brk '18, and Memphis '18 for a legitimate superstar?

[manl_lui]

If we win the lottery, I know a big IF, does that mean Smart is expendable if we pick Simmons? My thinking is, it seems that the trade packages have centered around Smart and a Brk pick. If we get Simmons couldn't we offer Smart and Brk '18, and Memphis '18 for a legitimate superstar?

no, they play two completely different positions. My biggest wish is Smart developing to an offensive threat but for now, I see him as an elite defender who can give us 12 ppg.

Simmons if he develops right away and can help us year 1...is similar to IT...he'll be a ball dominant player if his offense is good. That also does't mean IT is expendable. I feel that just gives us a young scoring option long term. Takes the load off of IT as well.

[LilRip]

i would hate to see Smart go. He's a winner.

Besides, if that happened, I don't think we'd need a superstar anymore. Simmons+Smart is a rock-solid core moving forward and we have some of the league's best role players. I think there's a good chance at least one of them develops into a superstar.

[Donoghus]

Wouldn't we want to see how they play with each other first?

[Csfan1984]

I'd be more worried IT was gone as C's build around Simmons.

[LilRip]

I'd be more worried IT was gone as C's build around Simmons.

I think IT (and most of the whole roster, actually) is too much of on a cost-controlled contract that it doesn't make sense to let him go. Besides, after drafting Simmons to be your franchise guy, you don't need to "blow it up" anymore. You have your terrific core set. Now you move forward and try and get better without giving up your main pieces.

[Evantime34]

I'd trade Smart to get a star, so if we can get a star for Smart after we draft Simmons then great.

I don't think Simmons would make Smart expendable because I think they would play well together. On the court together they could split ball handling duties so neither has too much on their plate early in their career.

[Csfan1984]

I'd be more worried IT was gone as C's build around Simmons.

I think IT (and most of the whole roster, actually) is too much of on a cost-controlled contract that it doesn't make sense to let him go. Besides, after drafting Simmons to be your franchise guy, you don't need to "blow it up" anymore. You have your terrific core set. Now you move forward and try and get better without giving up your main pieces.

I don't believe that. If PP was going to moved if C's got KD than IT could definitely be moved. All bets are off because Simmons will take 3 years to lead the team as a franchise player. IT will be 29 and contract no longer cost controlled.

[manl_lui]

how come I am feeling we are jumping the gun here?

Even if we won the lottery and draft Simmons, why are we trading Smart to get another superstar? Simmons isn't a sure superstar breakout yet. Matter fact, as some already pointed out, Smart will compliment Simmons. It'll take Simmons another 2-3 years to become a franchise player if he lives up to his potential. We aren't in win-now mode anyways, we should be patient and see the progress of Smart as Simmons plays.

I mean unless a VERY good deal comes along, I don't think it's the best idea to get rid of Smart. He's a legit leader who plays elite defense.

[CroCorvus]

I don't understand. Why would we trade Smart or Crowder when we are full of ohter solid players and great assets in picks? I hope that the times has changed and we can sign some big fish FA. Theres no point in giving up on our young potential, our foundation players.
The more I watch Al Horford play the more I wish we could have him this moment because that would be some serious team. Hope we get him in the summer without giving up on something...