Great trade for Atlanta. They already had the 5th pick and now the 9th and 16th while simultaneously getting rid of Smith.
First 16 picks are going to have the most transcendental stars as well as the biggest bargains for talent in the draft.
Rondo made the right move and got the best out of this trade. Question for ronaldo, what is so special about Josh Smith to give up those first rounders? Are you really better off now that Bynum and your first rounder are gone or with Smith and no first rounders?
I'm leaning towards rather having Bynum because I just don't see Philly as being a contending team and think building towards next year would be better, but maybe not. What's everyone else think?
Was Philly better off Bynum/Holiday/original picks or Smith/Holiday/3 2nd rounders? I guess an argument can be made for both.
I think Ronaldo did pretty well on the Bynum deal. Bynum has great skills, but he's had major injuries in 5 out of 6 seasons, including missing every game this year. How can any team realistically rely upon him for anything? Plus, he's a punk.
In the Smith deal, I don't know because I haven't mapped out the non-keepers left over. It all depends upon what's left over at #9.