Jerian Grant + WCS possibility?

[tarheelsxxiii]

I, among others like triboy, think this is a year we rebuild through the draft rather than FA (due to slim pickings). I am curious to know what others think re: this hypothetical scenario. While it is probably not possible, if it was, would you take it?

I don't buy SI's trade up to #6 for draft picks. But if it can be done, including Smart (I know, impossible, but entertain me based on SI), without giving up #16 (all other future picks on table), would you select WCS at #6 and look to #16 to draft Grant as a replacement for Smart? I initially thought I would not.. but considering the skill sets of these two, our current state, and the future... I think I'd be all-in (albeit unlikely scenario). Just curious to hear what others think.

[BDeCosta26]

I wouldn't include Smart in any trade that doesn't involve a bona-fide established All-Star caliber player under the age of 28. I certainly wouldn't include him in a trade for WCS or any other draft pick this year.

And no, I wouldn't want Jerian Grant to replace him. God no.

[moiso]

I'd be scared to give up Smart for Stein.  It sounds crazy to say that Smart has more upside than a great defending athletic 7 foot freak, but I think it's true.  I'd feel better about Stein if he had demonstrated a little bit more offensive improvement over the years.

[Rosco917]

You don't give up Smart unless he's attached to a deal that get's you a young star just getting into his prime.
(I doubt it will happen)

I have no problem building through the draft.  Grant and WCS would be a nice pieces IMO.

I think more than anything the real fans that deal in reality want to see progress and hope.

[Celts Fan 508]

What the 3 people above me said.

[tarheelsxxiii]

A follow-up question is what do you think Smart's ceiling is?

[hwangjini_1]

A follow-up question is what do you think Smart's ceiling is?

given the title of this thread, i assume you mean in relation to grant and WCS. 

[tarheelsxxiii]

A follow-up question is what do you think Smart's ceiling is?

given the title of this thread, i assume you mean in relation to grant and WCS. 

Kind of, yep. I mean more so Grant, given he and WCS are so different. I honestly like both, seems like they excel on opposite ends of the court, and both stayed in school longer than most. But irrespective of the two, I have wondered a lot towards the end of his season (albeit it's still too early to tell) what Smart's ceiling could be. I honestly don't have any idea who I think he may be down the road. Feels somewhat unconventional in that sense.