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Draft is 5 days away. Where is this forum at?

Yes, Trade For Giannis
5 (71.4%)
No, Do Not Trade For Giannis
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Author Topic: Final Pre-Draft Forum Poll: Trade For Giannis Or Build Around The Jays?  (Read 100 times)

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Offline Phantom255x

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I really think the Giannis trade will happen tomorrow or this weekend.

1st round of the Draft starts June 23, 8 PM. 5 days away.

This is kind of a big moment too, because it's probably going to decide if we just go with the Jays for the next handful of years, or will they pull a Kevin Garnett-type trade involving Al Jefferson/Jaylen Brown and run it with a different duo for the next 4-5 years. Jaylen's value probably won't be higher than it is now, and he's extension eligible so in one way or another, a lot will be determined. I'm kinda scared to see what happens, but I trust in Brad.

Also I'm not bothering with the non-Jaylen trades for Giannis. It's do-able, yes, but I just don't think it's realistic and even on our end, we'd have to send out so much just to salary-match beyond White and Hauser (like 2 of Hugo/Baylor/Pritchard/Queta). We'd have a very thin bench with not many avenues to bolster it unless a bunch of people want to ring chase hard on the minimum. And is Jaylen fine becoming a 3rd option here? Probably not.   
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I'm ready for Giannis.....let's have another run like we did with KG..
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Keep the Jays Together

No Giannis

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Keep the Jays Together

No Giannis

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Offline slamtheking

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no deal.  I have my doubts about Giannis health particularly with him also looking for a new contract extension that's more expensive per year than JB.  I also have concerns with his playing style being able to be incorporated into this team's (i.e. coaching) philosophy on top of his recent track record of being a complainer and reluctance to play center if it benefits his team.

3 years ago, I'd probably be on board.  now, I have some serious concerns that this will backfire badly

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You absolutely do this trade. Giannis is going to be a culture changer. All that ?killer instinct? people keep lamenting over, he will bring it.

The Jays are good and can win a championship, especially when the threes are dropping. Giannis-Tatum is better with a wider margin for error.
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