Thread has been an interesting read though I don't think Lowe told us anything we don't know or DA hasn't more or less said. We want impact player/players and have a deep squad and assets to trade without weakening what we have. Recently saw a quote from DA saying he was waiting for the right player but would be looking at any major impact player/ star who became available.
What underlines a lot of this approach though is that the present 'deep and talented' squad need to keep producing, getting wins against playoff teams and highlighting CBS as a coach. When the time to deal comes it will be the assets that are staying to help attract the impact player/s that are most important. The outgoing players/pics will obviously have value but not take away something that can't be covered.
I like Smart a lot but with IT, AB, ET and Rozier (when he develops), you might trade a defensive dynamo who might start hitting more shots and develop as a ball handler. Smart has great attitude, but so do all of those guys. I think he probably gets better but can't be sure how much. I'm not saying trade Smart, just suggesting a way you might put value in a trade and not weaken yourself.
I imagine some see Smart as one of the assets that will attract other players here, when I look through the Celtics' roster I see players you want to keep but find it hard to name a player who is a must keep to attract other players and who we don't have cover for. I think IT is the closest to being that.
Good points. When all is said and done, if we are to land a franchise player (questionable) via trade, I bet Smart is included in the deal. A fact that has been overlooked here is that DA has already offered him plus picks for a rookie. That, and the fact that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior...makes me believe he won't be here long-term.
