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A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« on: May 30, 2016, 05:24:33 PM »

Offline KG Living Legend

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 Please right here. Who you would draft at #3 overall for the Boston Celtics. And tell me who would you rather have on the Celtics, that player or J. Okafor.
 
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 #3 pick Jamal Murray
 I would rather have Okafor.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2016, 05:28:09 PM »

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#3 Kris Dunn
I would rather have Dunn than Okafor.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2016, 05:28:43 PM »

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Bender.

I'd rather have Bender than Okafor.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2016, 05:29:48 PM »

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I would take Bender 3rd.

I would rather have Okafor than Bender.
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« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2016, 05:39:06 PM »

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 #3 pick Jamal Murray
 I would rather keep Murray.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2016, 05:40:49 PM »

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Dunn

Dunn over okafor.

I'm new to the dunn train, but he may just be the best option at 3. He dunks in traffic, best passer in the draft outside of simmons. Elite physical profile for a pure point (6'4 w/ 6'9 span) and is extremely athletic. Very promising shooter (37% from 3) and loves step backs. Tight handle, very herky jerky style. 1st in steals for DX top 100 prospects in his class (3.0 per 40 if memory serves.) Even has a little wade jump step on layups.

We would obviously have to move guards, but unlike us trading the pick (and likely others) we wouldny have to give up anything (would actually gain assets from the roster crunch.)

Also the idea of smart and dunn killing it is hard to ignore defensively.
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« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2016, 05:42:29 PM »

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Bender.

I'd rather have Bender than Okafor.

But ill explain why...


If this were 20 years ago I'd take Okafor, but the game has changed so drastically. Spacing and versatility is at a premium and bigs simply need to be able to defend the PNR or teams will PNR them to death.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2016, 06:12:53 PM »

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 Good job following instructions soldiers. Tp's all the way around.
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« Reply #8 on: May 30, 2016, 06:18:50 PM »

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Quote from: Who on May 30, 2016, 05:28:09 PM
#3 Kris Dunn
I would rather have Dunn than Okafor.

Yeah I think Dunn will ultimately be the BPA though I like multiple players since there's no can't miss prospect. You can make arguments for or against a lot of guys though Dunn has a lot of potential on both sides of the ball.

Not sure who I'd rather have
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« Reply #9 on: May 30, 2016, 06:26:29 PM »

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Bender at #3.

I'd rather have Okafor...our next AlJeff to land our next KG.
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« Reply #10 on: May 30, 2016, 06:30:09 PM »

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 You know that's a solid point as well. Maybe we can package Okafor for the new KG, Anthony Davis.
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« Reply #11 on: May 30, 2016, 06:33:18 PM »

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Quote from: alldaboston on May 30, 2016, 05:29:48 PM
I would take Bender 3rd.

I would rather have Okafor than Bender.
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« Reply #12 on: May 30, 2016, 06:37:30 PM »

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Bender. I'd rather have Bender than Okafor.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #13 on: May 30, 2016, 06:39:07 PM »

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For the third pick, I would take Bender, and I think I would take Bender over Okafor.

Yes Okafor is a monster offensively, but he has really limited footwork defensively, and I fear his inability to defend will seriously be the downfall for us. Yes I've been such a Kevin Love fan, but Kevin Love isn't anywhere near as bad as Okafor defensively.

Okafor is only good next to a player like a Draymond Green, Serge Ibaka, or a floor spacing defensive big.

I've been watching a lot of videos on Bender, and I'm convinced he has some really great upside. The problem? Will he ever reach it? If there IS ANY team that could unlock a better shooting Kristap 2.0, then CBS/Ainge are the two to do it.

Bender seems like a fluid player with plenty of skills to develop, but I'm as certain as I've ever been of a prospect in Bender.
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Re: A two part Question, Who would you take third.
« Reply #14 on: May 30, 2016, 07:31:05 PM »

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Right now, pending more information, I would pick Bender at #3.

Straight up, I would slightly prefer Bender over Okafor, based on the type of player each projects to, if they reach their ceiling.   I am a sucker for old-school post-up play and very much liked Okafor in college and feel he in many ways has gotten a bum rap by circumstances, being dealt to that crappy organization.  However, imho, Bender's game is potentially more valuable in the long run and easier to build around.   You can argue about which is more or less likely to reach their ceiling.  But assuming they both reach it, I want the more versatile defensive and offensive player that Bender could become because he could be great on both ends of the court.

That said, any trade would likely be a package for a package.   And for the right 'extras' I could very much be convinced.   
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