First question:
If we added a dominant center to the team, do you think we're a contender in a few years?
By dominant I mean, either:
A) A current NBA player such as DeMarcus Cousins or Andre Drummond
B) a top draft pick such as Cauley-Stein or Embild, who are projected to be very good to dominant...
Hypothetical lineup:
Cousins, Drummond, Embild or Stein / Faverani / Iverson
Sullinger / Olynyk
Jeff Green / Draft pick (Jersey's this year?)
Bradley / Brooks
Rondo / Pressey
Second Question:
If yes, what would be your strategy to get one of those players to Boston?
A) Package Rondo, Green and future draft picks, etc, for Cousins or Drummond, if that was an option? Then draft the best available point guard or get a decent point guard in return?
B) Play our young guys all year, go to the lottery, maybe take Stein or Embild with the 4th to 8th pick?
I ask because I would argue that a front court of:
Cousins or Drummond / Faverani / Iverson
Sullinger / Olynyk
Jeff Green / solid back up
Woudl just need a lights out off guard shooter and a "solid" point guard to be a contender within a few seasons.
Now, if you could get that center through the draft and keep Rondo, even better.
I think we are one key draft pick and one key move away from being right back in contention again.
Thoughts?