Saw this one mock draft recently and it had a pretty darn interesting trade idea which makes quite a bit of sense for both teams. But in order for this to work the right players have to be available for both teams
To Clippers: Paul Pierce, Fab Melo, 16th pick(Olynyk)
To Celtics: Deandre Jordan, Eric Bledsoe, Caron Butler, 25th pick (Glen Rice Jr.)
Why Clippers would do this?? Pierce is the type of wingman they were missing in this playoffs. Someone who doesn't have to try to do it himself, but can help out Griffin and Paul when they run into a funk. They would love to keep Bledsoe as a backup pg, but Paul is too important right now not to lose. Jordan and Griffin are too similiar in that both are athletic, but don't have high bbiq, can't create their own shots. Olynyk would balance this problem out
Why the Celtics would do this?? Pierce is as good as gone and he will want to go west to play for a contender. So intead of losing him for nothing, this is prob the best way to say goodbye. You finally get a backup Center, and once KG leaves, there is a nice balance between brains and raw athleticism front court in Sully + Joran. Bledsoe is a nice insurance in case Rondo doesn't comeback healthy, plus is the backup pt we always needed and finally you get to add sf help with Glen Rice Jr.
Celtics starting lineup - KG-Sully-Green-AB-ROndo
Celtics off the bench lineup - Jordan-Bass-Rice Jr.- Terry-Bledsoe
Depth: Butler, T Will, Crawford
I personally like this trade alot. Thoughts?