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would you trade both Marcus's and the MEM pick for Aaron Gordon?
perks-a-beast:
Let's say it's getting close to the trade deadline and Danny thinks the team needs to bolster the front court. Does he consider a quantity for quality trade such as this? Orlando likes Gordon, but start to really like Isaac. They need a point guard and wouldn't mind getting an expiring and a lottery pick in return as well. Boston throws in Yabusele to make the salaries work, so it would be..
ORL gets: Marcus Smart, Marcus Morris, Guerschon Yabusele, MEM pick (probably falls between 9-14)
BOS gets: Aaron Gordon
Celtics roll in to the playoffs with an unreal 8 man rotation of Irving, Hayward, Horford, Gordon, Tatum, Brown, Rozier, Baynes..
Remember that Gordon is one of the better and more versatile defenders in the league and isn't even 23 yet. Reasonable contract for a player of his caliber.
Would you do this? Would Boston need to sweeten the pot?
18isGREATERthan72:
I probably wouldn't although I'm a fan of Gordon.
Young, athletic wing/swing player who is good defensively.... Am I describing Tatum, Brown, or Gordon?
Although it would be an overall talent upgrade over the Marcus tandem, I think you do Tatum Brown and Gordon a disservice by splitting those minutes up even more (without even accounting for Hayward) Although Morris is sort of redundant with those guys, Smart gives you a good backup PG who sets a good example with his play. In this hypothetical, which guy sits?
18isGREATERthan72:
I'm not against moving Morris with some spare parts and maybe a pick to get a talent upgrade somewhere though. Maybe someone in the mold of Reddick or Korver who can give you another dynamic off the bench.
Celtics978Fan:
--- Quote from: perks-a-beast on August 05, 2018, 11:46:48 AM ---Let's say it's getting close to the trade deadline and Danny thinks the team needs to bolster the front court. Does he consider a quantity for quality trade such as this? Orlando likes Gordon, but start to really like Isaac. They need a point guard and wouldn't mind getting an expiring and a lottery pick in return as well. Boston throws in Yabusele to make the salaries work, so it would be..
ORL gets: Marcus Smart, Marcus Morris, Guerschon Yabusele, MEM pick (probably falls between 9-14)
BOS gets: Aaron Gordon
Celtics roll in to the playoffs with an unreal 8 man rotation of Irving, Hayward, Horford, Gordon, Tatum, Brown, Rozier, Baynes..
Remember that Gordon is one of the better and more versatile defenders in the league and isn't even 23 yet. Reasonable contract for a player of his caliber.
Would you do this? Would Boston need to sweeten the pot?
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I'm not touching this deal strictly for two reason. One we don't know if Irving is staying after this year. So Smart is locked up and could be a starting point guard if Irving and Rozier leave. Two we don't really have a spot for him completely. He's not going to start over Hayward or Tatum. So I'd say no for this two big reason. Plus I rather keep the Memphis pick and use that and our pick or Clippers pick to get another high pick this year or move back to another draft.
ederson:
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