You know, two years ago people on this blog at this time of year were gushing over the #2 high school recruit in the country. They were posting videos of him and saying he was a man amongst boys. They drooled over his athleticism and ability to finish. People on this blog said the Celtics had to do something to get a hold of him or Skal Labissierri or Ben Simmons.
That 17 year old kid was Jaylen Brown. Now half the blog hates the kid and are making assumptions on his future based on 2 Summer League games. Half of those people are already calling to trade him away.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch, especially 17 year old chickens that have a lot of growing up to do and have a lot to learn. They could be stars but they could suck. But if you have a draft pick where you might be able to draft high enough to draft one of these 19 year olds and also have the opportunity to trade that pick for a star and perennial All-Star, you trade that pick every day of the week and twice on Sundays.
My opinion is we have to give Brown a couple of years in Brad's system to see what he has. He has some parts of his game that are impressive, others that need work. he is 19, have patience.
And as for trading our 2017 pick, you do it to get a star no matter who is coming out. I think Danny will. Again, patience. No need to rush this deal. It doesn't have to happen today or tomorrow or even this week. October is a long ways away