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Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #45 on: December 06, 2019, 11:07:09 AM »

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Pretty sure the fanbase would riot if Smart was moved in a trade that netted Fournier & Bamba.

If you're going to gut the team of its heart & soul guy, at least do it in a clear move that makes you a title contender.   Not one largely based on the allure of potential.


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Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #46 on: December 06, 2019, 11:07:15 AM »

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Bamba (and certainly not Fournier) would not move the needle in a contest against LAL (AD) or PHI (Embiid).

AD and Embiid would lick their lips in anticipation in series against us with Bamba on our team. We'd get worse defensively without Smart.

I like Bamba - don't get me wrong. But he is still a project, IMO.

Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #47 on: December 06, 2019, 11:50:23 AM »

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Bamba (and certainly not Fournier) would not move the needle in a contest against LAL (AD) or PHI (Embiid).

AD and Embiid would lick their lips in anticipation in series against us with Bamba on our team. We'd get worse defensively without Smart.

I like Bamba - don't get me wrong. But he is still a project, IMO.

Agreed, if you trade Smart for lesser players you won't get better. The Celtics should trade one of it's many 1st rounders ( not the Memphis pick...) and some young talent to get some vet help. Most of the vets that could help make too much money for The Celtics to match salaries...

Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #48 on: December 06, 2019, 12:08:42 PM »

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Embiid would eat Bamba alive for breakfast...

Then you wanna give up our best defender for someone who is still leaps and bounds away from contributing meaningful NBA offense/defense? Hmm..
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Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #49 on: December 06, 2019, 01:25:31 PM »

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That's a horrible trade.

Very insightful post.  Assuming you think this is bad for the C's?  What would be a good offer in your view?

What has Bamba shown to worth a starting player  like Smart?

RockinRyA was referring to the trade proposed in my post: Langford, TimeLord and either a late 1st or 2nd rounder.  Maybe the draft pick is an overpay.  I don't think you'll pry Bamba from the Magic easily, despite his early career struggles.   To your question, it's about his potential.  He's still just 21 years old.

On a side, Langford and TimeLord is feasible in terms of matching salaries.
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« Reply #50 on: December 06, 2019, 01:33:57 PM »

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That's a horrible trade.

Very insightful post.  Assuming you think this is bad for the C's?  What would be a good offer in your view?

What has Bamba shown to worth a starting player  like Smart?

RockinRyA was referring to the trade proposed in my post: Langford, TimeLord and either a late 1st or 2nd rounder.  Maybe the draft pick is an overpay.  I don't think you'll pry Bamba from the Magic easily, despite his early career struggles.   To your question, it's about his potential.  He's still just 21 years old.

On a side, Langford and TimeLord is feasible in terms of matching salaries.

You are giving up 2 young players with upside, one of whom has already shown that he is worthy of minutes for a player with upside who has shown nothing?

Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #51 on: December 06, 2019, 01:45:00 PM »

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You are giving up 2 young players with upside, one of whom has already shown that he is worthy of minutes for a player with upside who has shown nothing?

If the idea is buying low on Bamba - then yes.  You're not getting a 21 year old former #6 draft pick in his 2nd season for peanuts.  Again, Bamba's development has been stunted by a lack of minutes (Vucevic) and injury.  There's a good chance he's likely not even available.

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« Reply #52 on: December 06, 2019, 02:04:46 PM »

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You are giving up 2 young players with upside, one of whom has already shown that he is worthy of minutes for a player with upside who has shown nothing?

If the idea is buying low on Bamba - then yes.  You're not getting a 21 year old former #6 draft pick in his 2nd season for peanuts.  Again, Bamba's development has been stunted by a lack of minutes (Vucevic) and injury.  There's a good chance he's likely not even available.

Ironically that is what the Magic paid the Sixers for a 19 year old former #1 pick in his 2nd season (Fultz).  So don't be so sure.

Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #53 on: December 06, 2019, 02:18:18 PM »

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Isn't Fultz an anomaly though?  The Sixers had 2 full seasons of the various maladies Fultz suffered through.

It's an apples to oranges comparison. 



Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #54 on: December 06, 2019, 04:30:08 PM »

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Magic seem like a patient club don't feel they would be sellers

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« Reply #55 on: December 06, 2019, 04:32:23 PM »

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Magic seem like a patient club don't feel they would be sellers

This year, the past few years? Probably not.
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« Reply #56 on: December 06, 2019, 04:59:01 PM »

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Magic seem like a patient club don't feel they would be sellers

This year, the past few years? Probably not.
Well they don't have a top 20 player yet so IMO they should be building through draft or eliminate salary cap. So basically meant not sell on a young prospect. They would probably be better off going for Hawyard, Edwards and GW with a C's first or two for Fournier and Aaron Gordon. They clear cap and get more prospects.

Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #57 on: December 06, 2019, 05:11:08 PM »

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Magic seem like a patient club don't feel they would be sellers

This year, the past few years? Probably not.
Well they don't have a top 20 player yet so IMO they should be building through draft or eliminate salary cap. So basically meant not sell on a young prospect. They would probably be better off going for Hawyard, Edwards and GW with a C's first or two for Fournier and Aaron Gordon. They clear cap and get more prospects.

What I'm saying is they were building through the draft, then gave up young studs like Oladipo, and Sabonis for someone like Ibaka...

They like the Kings have had many dumb choices/drafts/trades, but unfortunately unlike the Kings, the Magic are still stuck on their ways. I think their best option was to just completely tank, and then build from the draft. Playoff experience is great and all, but is it really necessary if you're just going to get ousted 4-1? I mean their lone win was amazing, but eh... I don't know, I wonder what the Magic would have if they kept Sabonis/Oladipo. Would definitely help to have someone like Oladipo to mentor Fultz.
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Re: Celtics should trade for Bamba while price is low
« Reply #58 on: December 06, 2019, 05:46:03 PM »

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if Danny made this move and it blew up in all of our faces, do we get to fire you from your 9-5 job or whatever you do for a living??

Because this is a move that gets GMs fired.
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