Purely Hypothetical: Would You Trade Tatum In Package For Greek Freak?

[gouki88]

Giannis is 23 and just averaged 27/10/5 - all while shooting ~31% from 3. Those are crazy numbers. If we had a 23 year old doing that we wouldn’t trade him for literally anyone.

On the other hand, Tatum has bucket loads of potential and a deadly outside shot.

If the package was reasonable (I.e. no Brown) I don’t think you could say no.

Kyrie
Brown
Hayward
Giannis
Al

That’s a good fantasy team, let alone a real one

[GreenEnvy]

I actually don’t think I would give up Tatum for Giannis. It’s a tough call.

I just wouldn’t like the lack of spacing and although Kyrie thrived “off-ball” with LeBron, the gap between LeBron and Giannis is much bigger than most think.

Tough call. Something about Giannis (besides his shot) I don’t trust. I don’t think he’s that intelligent of a player and often needs to get bailed out.

Tatum just seems like a perfect fit for this team and system, hence why Danny pivoted away from Fultz.

[keevsnick]

It depends on the package, if Tatum was the biggest piece then hell yes. Giannis may not have the outside shot, but he has literally everything else including DPOY level defensive play, no injury history and youth.

[bopna]

YES...and Danny would not even have second thoughts.

Big mistake by DA not drafting him in favor of Klynik..not making the same mistake twice.

Tatum is tradeable to the following... AD, Giannis

[Neurotic Guy]

If Tatum is the only major piece, how could you say no?   A 20 yo with all-star potential v. a 23 yo who is already top-5 and MVP candidate.

[Phantom255x]

NOPE.

Tatum outplayed Giannis in Game 7 on both ends of the floor.

He also is more humble and less dramatic than Giannis IMHO.

[PAOBoston]

If it is just Tatum? Yeah, you still do that in  heart beat.

Giannis is good man. He's like the ultimate mismatch. That being said, I think he needs a good coach ASAP. Starting to see some bad habits/traits develop (the whineness/finishing in big games).

[Roy H.]

I actually don’t think I would give up Tatum for Giannis. It’s a tough call.

I just wouldn’t like the lack of spacing and although Kyrie thrived “off-ball” with LeBron, the gap between LeBron and Giannis is much bigger than most think.

Tough call. Something about Giannis (besides his shot) I don’t trust. I don’t think he’s that intelligent of a player and often needs to get bailed out.

Tatum just seems like a perfect fit for this team and system, hence why Danny pivoted away from Fultz.

Horford / Hayward / Kyrie / Brown isn’t enough spacing?

Do Houston and GSW lack spacing because they start a non-shooter?

[SHAQATTACK]

I would consider it ...strongly , trigger finger itchy ....straight up yeah....

Tatum is better all around all ready and plays like a 25 year old vet. ,  But the freak has HOF potiental

You got to wonder what The Freak might morph i nto under Brad Stevens .....Bron 2.0 ?

[Neurotic Guy]

Yes.

[Sophomore]

I actually don’t think I would give up Tatum for Giannis. It’s a tough call.

I just wouldn’t like the lack of spacing and although Kyrie thrived “off-ball” with LeBron, the gap between LeBron and Giannis is much bigger than most think.

Tough call. Something about Giannis (besides his shot) I don’t trust. I don’t think he’s that intelligent of a player and often needs to get bailed out.

Tatum just seems like a perfect fit for this team and system, hence why Danny pivoted away from Fultz.

Horford / Hayward / Kyrie / Brown isn’t enough spacing?

Do Houston and GSW lack spacing because they start a non-shooter?

All of this. Plus, GIannis is a pretty good free throw shooter. I’m not sure why he can’t become at least a decent shooter over the next two years.

[SparzWizard]

Some Bucks fans believe Giannis is just overrated. Could not lift the Bucks to a Game 7 win and that he gave up.

I thought his body language last night confirmed to me that he gave up. Khris Middleton was the one trying to lead the Bucks to the promise land lol.

Therefore, nah. I want to keep my boy Tatum. He is the future and could become the next KD35.

[BudweiserCeltic]

Some Bucks fans believe Giannis is just overrated. Could not lift the Bucks to a Game 7 win and that he gave up.

I thought his body language last night confirmed to me that he gave up. Khris Middleton was the one trying to lead the Bucks to the promise land lol.

Therefore, nah. I want to keep my boy Tatum. He is the future and could become the next KD35.

That he gave up is pure nonsense.

[bopna]

Yes.

Second this.

[Neurotic Guy]

Some Bucks fans believe Giannis is just overrated. Could not lift the Bucks to a Game 7 win and that he gave up.

I thought his body language last night confirmed to me that he gave up. Khris Middleton was the one trying to lead the Bucks to the promise land lol.

Therefore, nah. I want to keep my boy Tatum. He is the future and could become the next KD35.

That he gave up is pure nonsense.

I saw him more as "give me the ball" than giving up.  If Giannis had a good long range game -- he'd be the best player in the league right now.  At 23 I'll bet on him developing the range.  Much more of a sure thing "top 5" than Tatum since Giannis is probably already top 5!!