« Reply #61 on: Yesterday at 06:23:27 PM »
LaMelo is absolutely worth 2 1st round picks. Even with his health. Heck, his health is the only reason he might be available at a price like that. If LaMelo was healthier he'd be a 4 1st round pick, plus young player, plus solid veteran type player. The health is obviously a huge risk, but his talent is immense. I think you take the flyer on the health and trade the draft picks.
4 firsts is a massive over pay,even is he was healthy. 2 is more fair. ORL was crazy with the Desmond Bane trade and this should not be used for a gauge for good trades. B/r has him the 49th best player in the league. He is oft injured and ver inefficient .
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Anyone can get hurt, but this is almost chronic with the injuries.
LaMelo Ball has played roughly 57% of possible NBA games in his career (247 out of 433 as of late 2025
Itis bad folks and ankle injuries can lead to other injuries. That is way more injurty prone than Porzingas. We don't need Mr. Glass 2.0
the 49th best player considering his injuries. If he was healthier he'd be a top 20 player.

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2025 Historical Draft - Cleveland Cavaliers - 1st pick
Starters - Luka, JB, Lebron, Wemby, Shaq
Rotation - D. Daniels, Mitchell, G. Wallace, Melo, Noah
Deep Bench - Korver, Turner