2017 NBA Draft

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Underdog

I'm no Markkanen fan, but I kinda feel for the guy since he's forever going to be compared to Butler after that trade... That's a rough way to start an NBA career.

We do kinda gotta give yahyes some credit here. Markkanen going 7 was higher than most people thought would happen.

I'm just glad the Mavs didn't take him because he could never fill Dirk's shoes. And the Mavs needed to start a different kinda of chapter and did just that with Smith.

[Underdog]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

We do kinda gotta give yahyes some credit here. Markkanen going 7 was higher than most people thought would happen.

Yeah, but the move earned a solid "F" on almost every draft grade I've seen.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by Underdog

Yeah, but the move earned a solid "F" on almost every draft grade I've seen.

Such a strange trade. Almost like a panic trade. They gave up a top 15 player in the league in his prime for 3 kinda decent guys none of whom profiles as future all-star. I mean maybe Dunn will improve a ton, but as Zach Lowe pointed out he's already 23. Lavine hasn't played since ACL and had his limitations anyway and Lauri I'm sure will be a useful player but is one-dimensional at this point. i could see if they got Issac or another high upside guy at 7. What a shitty deal.

[BPo001]

Originally Posted by mac222b

Such a strange trade. Almost like a panic trade. They gave up a top 15 player in the league in his prime for 3 kinda decent guys none of whom profiles as future all-star. I mean maybe Dunn will improve a ton, but as Zach Lowe pointed out he's already 23. Lavine hasn't played since ACL and had his limitations anyway and Lauri I'm sure will be a useful player but is one-dimensional at this point. i could see if they got Issac or another high upside guy at 7. What a shitty deal.

AND the Bulls gave up their #16 pick.

[mac222b]

Originally Posted by BPo001

AND the Bulls gave up their #16 pick.

I know! Insane. I meant to add that, thanks. That's the strangest part of it in some ways. It's like they didn't realize they were in the stronger bargaining position. They probably could've kept 13 and added another asset form Minn and STILL gotten it done

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

We do kinda gotta give yahyes some credit here. Markkanen going 7 was higher than most people thought would happen.

I'm just glad the Mavs didn't take him because he could never fill Dirk's shoes. And the Mavs needed to start a different kinda of chapter and did just that with Smith.

Thank god Bulls did that because otherwise I dont think Mark goes at 7. They didnt do any interview or any workout with him. Its like they truly decided at the last second to trade Butler.