Final Pre-Draft Forum Poll: Trade For Giannis Or Build Around The Jays?

[Phantom255x]

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.   

[Silas]

I'm ready for Giannis.....let's have another run like we did with KG..

[Who]

Keep the Jays Together

No Giannis

[Phantom255x]

Keep the Jays Together

No Giannis

Same

[slamtheking]

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

[LilRip]

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.

[tenn_smoothie]

All depends on Giannis' health. What do Brad & Co. know about his status and future vulnerability to injuries ?
We need a minimum of 3 consistently healthy seasons from Giannis to make this worth doing.
What we do not need is a repeat of Kemba Walker, who had minimal injury history until we got him just in time for the wear and tear of his heavy career minutes to start producing chronic injuries.

[Csfan1984]

If you cant trade picks, White and Hauser for a big man than Brown for Giannis is on the table for me.

Team needs a force inside that can still deal with guys like Wemby, Towns or Jokic when they want to bomb threes and run pick n roll. Giannis also attacks these guys on offense and easily gets them in foul trouble.

It's on BS to find an answer.