Celticsstrong 2021 Historical Draft - VOTES ARE IN

[Jvalin]

Trade

The Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks have agreed on a trade.

Wizards in: Allan Houston
Bucks in: Donovan Mitchell

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I plan to embrace the modern format of 4 positions: Ball handlers, Wings, Swings and Bigs. Mitchell played 47% of his minutes at PG last season and 53% at SG. I'll be using him as a score-first ball handler.

Felt like I needed a dynamic ball handler who could change the pace of the game and explode on the open court. Mitchell fits the bill. I can surround him with 4 shooters and let him do his job. He gives me a different option compared to DJ and Harper who are defensive minded ball handlers.

The Jazz were using Mitchell as a score-first PG in the playoffs. He had a terrific series against the Nuggets averaging 36.3 points, 5 rebounds and 4.9 assists on 52.9% from the floor and 51.6% from 3pt range! He was simply amazing during that series! Unfortunately for the Jazz, they lost in 7 games to the Nuggets.

Ball handlers: Dennis Johnson, Donovan Mitchell, Derek Harper
Wings: Kawhi Leonard, Khris Middleton, Mike Finley
Swings: Pascal Siakam, Toni Kukoc
Bigs: Nikola Jokic, Nikola Vucevic

Yeah, I like where you are going with that.

(1) I was thinking the same thing about my SGs. Both are more shooter types than ball-handler / slasher type. I was hoping Mitchell would fall to me to round out my options at SG.

(2) I agree with you on your team. I felt you needed a more dynamic ball-handler. I was worried about how reliant you were on Jokic to get inside the defense. That your perimeter players play with the defense in the front of them rather than piercing the defense and moving the ball.

I wonder if Mitchell is your best PG. I believe he is.

He's certainly a better scorer than DJ and Harper, but I already got plenty of firepower in my starting lineup in Kawhi + Jokic. I'd rather bring him off the bench.

[Who]

Need a big shot...?

Call Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry!

Interesting question - who is better as starting PF - Robert Horry or Clifford Robinson?

It's close. Not much in it between the two of them.

[RPGenerate]

Hold the presses!!! I'm here!!!

[gouki88]

With their 13th round pick, the Memphis Grizzlies select...



Phil Smith!

[RPGenerate]

I'm going with...



Sam Cassell!!!

[nickagneta]

Need a big shot...?

Call Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry!

Interesting question - who is better as starting PF - Robert Horry or Clifford Robinson?

It's close. Not much in it between the two of them.

I think my third string PF, Bob Love, is better than both.  😝😁

[gouki88]

I'm going with...



Sam Cassell!!!

Perhaps the ugliest player ever, but he could properly ball

[Who]

With their 13th round pick, the Memphis Grizzlies select...

Phil Smith!

Nice smart heady player. Shooter, dribble, pass.

Highly skilled but very much a team player.

[Moranis]

I'm here.  Need a minute, didn't realize I was up.

[Moranis]

The Toronto Raptors for their 13th pick will continue their 3 and D theme and select Robert Covington.

[Who]

Need a big shot...?

Call Robert "Big Shot Bob" Horry!

Interesting question - who is better as starting PF - Robert Horry or Clifford Robinson?

It's close. Not much in it between the two of them.

I think my third string PF, Bob Love, is better than both.

Also an interesting question. Fair question.

Man, Bob Love could've been a starting PF in this league. Or a high end bench PF. Certainly that. I like him better than primary backup PFs.

Love would translate well to today's game as a small-ball type PF. That SF-PF flexibility he had helps his value greatly in adapting to today's league.

Yeah, I'm leaning towards Bob Love over both Horry & Uncle Cliffy. Great draft pick.

[Celtic Fan Forever]

The Toronto Raptors for their 13th pick will continue their 3 and D theme and select Robert Covington.

Ahh there goes my guy

[Celtic Fan Forever]

Wizards take Trevor Ariza

[Somebody]

Rockets select Richie Guerin.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mDUjyubSAo

He might be my backup SG over Greer lol

[RPGenerate]

Went with Horry because of his clutchness and his ability to stretch the floor. In this hypothetical league, these 3rd string players would hardly play, so their impact is pretty minimal. At this point, I think specialists like Horry and Bowen are more valuable.