Anyone want to talk strategy or something? I've got thought on just about every team on who/which 'type' of player they could pursue, and Im a bit annoyed after realizing that Im not going to be able to acquire Chris Bosh or another capable floor spacing center.
For my team (SA), I'm looking for '3 and D' guys at the 2 and 3, and then a mobile defender at the 4 to put next to Duncan.
As for backups, I need defenders who are capable of moving the ball. They need to be decent floor spacers, too.
Your team is building for the future, I assume, so I would look for young guys with potential on the cheap. If you're trying to win, trade Thompson and a couple picks for a high first.
For my own team, I neve like to pigeon-hole myself as 'building for the future'. The way I see it, Im looking for versatile high-character guys at the 2 and 3 who can compensate for Irving's sub-par passing, and ideally a 5 who can clear some space for Irving.
I don't think Im going to trade for picks in the first few rounds, because people's value scales tend to highly favor 1sts. I think Id be better off waiting for teams to sort themselves out, and then facilitate filling holes (giggity).
For the Spurs, it is absolutely imperative that you get a high-caliber big next to Duncan immediately, and a high-scoring wing. The cool thing about Duncan is that you can go young though next to him. If I had been able to land the Spurs, my top target in the draft or via trade would've likely been Derrick Favors. The other cool thing about the Spurs is that you can take a flier on malcontents. I doubt you could snag a Boogie Cousins, but think of other 'unstable' bigs who need some guidance.
And with everything Spurs, you gotta go 'tough'. Don't pick any pansies.