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Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?

Yes I think he's a better choice than anyone available at #3 or #4
13 (54.2%)
No I'd rather draft a particular player with that pick (name that player in thread)
11 (45.8%)

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Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« on: March 29, 2016, 12:21:03 AM »

Offline chambers

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The 76ers reportedly want to draft Kris Dunn to add a young solid point guard to their core, and with Embid looking like he'll play next year, Okafur might be expendable.

If we ended up landing pick #3 or #4, the 76ers may need our pick to take Kris Dunn at one of those spots (eg if the Lakers pick ends up top 3 and the Lakers keep their pick).

So, if a trade for a star was off the table and Cousins, Butler etc weren't available, would you trade the pick at #3 or #4 for Okafur? Or would you draft a particular player like Hield or Bender?

What would you do?
What would Danny do?
"We are lucky we have a very patient GM that isn't willing to settle for being good and coming close. He wants to win a championship and we have the potential to get there still with our roster and assets."

quoting 'Greg B' on RealGM after 2017 trade deadline.
Read that last line again. One more time.

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #1 on: March 29, 2016, 12:25:35 AM »

Offline jpotter33

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I would MUCH, MUCH rather trade it for an established star, but I said yes to Okafor because I think he's got much more potential than anyone else at that spot. I also think we have the perfect power forward to play alongside him in Mickey, so most definitely I would make that trade (under the condition that we couldn't trade it for a star).

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #2 on: March 29, 2016, 12:25:48 AM »

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Its a cop out answer but I dont think you can make that decision now.
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Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafor?
« Reply #3 on: March 29, 2016, 12:34:59 AM »

Offline alewilliam789

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Okafor is better than any player in this draft in my opinion besides maybe Ingram. I don't see extensive talent in this draft behind Ingram, Simmons, and maybe Luwawe. A weak class this next year.

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #4 on: March 29, 2016, 12:52:03 AM »

Offline Csfan1984

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Would want to trade the pick or draft Heild.

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #5 on: March 29, 2016, 01:05:44 AM »

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So no one is a little worried about Okafor's knees? He tore his meniscus. That ended Andrew Bynum's career.

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #6 on: March 29, 2016, 01:13:35 AM »

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So no one is a little worried about Okafor's knees? He tore his meniscus. That ended Andrew Bynum's career.

It's definitely a concern. I'm not a huge fan of his fit on our team as is, and this makes me more hesitant
I could very well see the Hawks... starting Taurean Prince at the 3, who is already better than Crowder, imo.

you vs. the guy she tells you not to worry about

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #7 on: March 29, 2016, 02:35:59 AM »

Offline SparzWizard

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How about packaging it for Boogie?


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Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #8 on: March 29, 2016, 02:54:42 AM »

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I would rather swing for WCS though, Okafor will do just fine
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Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #9 on: March 31, 2016, 01:52:51 AM »

Offline sawick48

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The love of Okafor on these boards is getting tiresome.  A nice one way player that can't rebound (for a 4/5) or defend?  No thank you. 

And I'm sure with taht opinion I'm going to get killed even more for thinking that thought in combination with saying that if we land the #4 or 5 pick I'd hope we take Jamal Murray.  That kid is going to be something special in the pros.  He's Buddy Hield with a better handle but less athleticism. 

Re: Would you trade the #3 or #4 pick for Jahlil Okafur?
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2016, 11:49:27 PM »

Offline celticsclay

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Yea probably