Number of Kyler tweets on Cs, Bender, Sixers Trade

[Eja117]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 

And I'm not buying it for a second.

[Ilikesports17]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Sure, let's go with it.  Okafor AND Stauskas for #3?...  I'd weep tears of joy.

to be honest Im of the same opinion. I feel Okafors value is somewhere between #3 and #2 ( closer to 3). I had kinda assumed to get Okafor youd need to also give up pick 16 or some bit asset like that.

This feeling had colored me against Okafor as he is a flawed player. I think hed be tough to fit into a contender, but if #3 in this draft gets you him Covington and Stauskas (who could replace JY as our dissapointing project 2-gaurd who has more swag than he ever rightfully should have). I think you have to do it.

FWIW I think Covington fits perfectly backing up Jae.

Thomas Rozier
Bradley Smart
Crowder
Covington
Jerebko Amir --> just because of fit. Jerebko is quick enough to gaurd outside and can shoot.
Okafor Kelly


All you need is Anthony freaking Davis and championships here we come.

[walker834]

I'd be very happy to see DA go young and athletic.  Brown, Chriss, Okafor that's 3 really young athletic players. 

[saltlover]

I'd be very happy to see DA go young and athletic.  Brown, Chriss, Okafor that's 3 really young athletic players.

I prefer watching winning basketball.

[walker834]

Danny knows what he is doing in this regard and knows how to squeeze the right talent out of what he's trying to do.

Yeah it's adding to the treasure trove and more athletes and assets but that will win basketball games.  Might not get us a title but add a player like Durant to that and that will.

[biggs]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Its hard to judge any philly players, but Covington seems to be the closest thing to a 2-way player on that team.

He has swing size and can shoot threes pretty well and from what Ive heard defend. That sounds like a terrific fit coming off the bench behind Crowder.

I'm with them, I don't think the Cs have to settle for giving up 3 for Okafor. My plan is for #16, Young/Hunter/Rozier, 2017 Brooklyn pick for Okafor

Not sure Okafor is that undervalued, however I like the way you are thinking with next year's Brooklyn pick. I'm not as convinced as others that the Brooklyn picks moving forward will gain value. They hired a decent replacement GM (worked for the Spurs I think), who seems to know what he's doing, and they have no reason to be bad despite their lack of being able to draw free agents. Maybe hold on to Brooklyn's pick for one more year

Having said that, I would be pitching the future Brooklyn picks now based off the hype of this year's pick, sort like how people are hot for Bender because of Poryzingis (in this copy-cat league).

I'm not sure that we will see another top 3 pick any time soon, and with uncertainty in the trade market and free agency I think we should use the pick (unless we know there is a trade coming).

So, if we use the pick- I'm really warming up to Jaylen Brown. He reminds me of a stronger, more athletic Kawhi (if that's believable). But, seriously watch some clips of Kawhi at Jaylen's age and you will see that Jaylen is already more built, with better hops and better shooting form.

I see some Draymond Green in him as well, and with his strength he could play some 4 in a small-ball line up, much like Green does.

TLDR- use pick on Brown unless trade is promised and shop future picks. Maybe keep their pick for one more year 

[A Future of Stevens]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Its hard to judge any philly players, but Covington seems to be the closest thing to a 2-way player on that team.

He has swing size and can shoot threes pretty well and from what Ive heard defend. That sounds like a terrific fit coming off the bench behind Crowder.

I'm with them, I don't think the Cs have to settle for giving up 3 for Okafor. My plan is for #16, Young/Hunter/Rozier, 2017 Brooklyn pick for Okafor

Not sure Okafor is that undervalued, however I like the way you are thinking with next year's Brooklyn pick. I'm not as convinced as others that the Brooklyn picks moving forward will gain value. They hired a decent replacement GM (worked for the Spurs I think), who seems to know what he's doing, and they have no reason to be bad despite their lack of being able to draw free agents. Maybe hold on to Brooklyn's pick for one more year

Having said that, I would be pitching the future Brooklyn picks now based off the hype of this year's pick, sort like how people are hot for Bender because of Poryzingis (in this copy-cat league).

I'm not sure that we will see another top 3 pick any time soon, and with uncertainty in the trade market and free agency I think we should use the pick (unless we know there is a trade coming).

So, if we use the pick- I'm really warming up to Jaylen Brown. He reminds me of a stronger, more athletic Kawhi (if that's believable). But, seriously watch some clips of Kawhi at Jaylen's age and you will see that Jaylen is already more built, with better hops and better shooting form.

I see some Draymond Green in him as well, and with his strength he could play some 4 in a small-ball line up, much like Green does.

TLDR- use pick on Brown unless trade is promised and shop future picks. Maybe keep their pick for one more year 

I get what you are saying in regards to Brooklyn, I just can't name many teams that should be worse than them next year. You have to assume both Philly and LA won't be blatantly tanking next year, most teams on the verge of a blowup seem to be holding their star. I could see brooklyn being atleast a bottom 8 team next year. And in a deeper draft, that's a valuable thing. Maybe Memphis blows it up.

Get rid of the brooklyn 18. They should atleast be overpaying a few guys by then. Should be middling at that point.

[Kane3387]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Its hard to judge any philly players, but Covington seems to be the closest thing to a 2-way player on that team.

He has swing size and can shoot threes pretty well and from what Ive heard defend. That sounds like a terrific fit coming off the bench behind Crowder.

I'm with them, I don't think the Cs have to settle for giving up 3 for Okafor. My plan is for #16, Young/Hunter/Rozier, 2017 Brooklyn pick for Okafor

Don't move any Brooklyn picks unless a star is part of the equation. Those Brooklyn picks could easily be as valuable as this years or more

[droopdog7]

With respect to the comment on Bender, yes it is a risk because he does not have much tape at this level.  But don't compare his stats to Porzingis, who is more than two years older than Bender.  Need to go back at least two year for Porzingis to get the idea.

[alldaboston]

With respect to the comment on Bender, yes it is a risk because he does not have much tape at this level.  But don't compare his stats to Porzingis, who is more than two years older than Bender.  Need to go back at least two year for Porzingis to get the idea.

Yep. Came to say this.

[indeedproceed]

I read a pretty good fantasy series once where the protagonist was named Kylar. Seemed relevant.

[CFAN38]

With respect to the comment on Bender, yes it is a risk because he does not have much tape at this level.  But don't compare his stats to Porzingis, who is more than two years older than Bender.  Need to go back at least two year for Porzingis to get the idea.

Completely agree that's not a fair comp,

Pau Gasol at 18 in 13min 4pts 2.3rb

Porzingis at 18 15min 7pts 2.8rb

Bender  at 18 10min 2pt 1.4rb

Saric at 18 14min 4pt 3rb

Mirotic at 18 3.4min 0.8pt 0rb

[LarBrd33]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Sure, let's go with it.  Okafor AND Stauskas for #3?...  I'd weep tears of joy.

Would you rather have Sauce Castillo or Covington?

I still think Sauce can develop into a decent shooter.

I've never heard of this prolific twitterer named Steven Kyler.  I wonder if Okafor, Sauce and Covington is even enough for #3.   Someone please reach out to Kyler and ask if Philly would also throw in the #1 pick.

[ssspence]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Sure, let's go with it.  Okafor AND Stauskas for #3?...  I'd weep tears of joy.

Would you rather have Sauce Castillo or Covington?

Covington. Absolutely no brainer.... not that i'm favor of the suggested Okafor deal, at all.

[ssspence]

wow.

Thats the second expert (Chad Ford  being the first) to suggest that it is Boston rather than Philly dealing from the position of power in the Okafor talks.
 since no one has refuted this claim this makes it fact in the LarBrd school of logic.

Sure, let's go with it.  Okafor AND Stauskas for #3?...  I'd weep tears of joy.

Would you rather have Sauce Castillo or Covington?

I still think Sauce can develop into a decent shooter.

I've never heard of this prolific twitterer named Steven Kyler.  I wonder if Okafor, Sauce and Covington is even enough for #3.   Someone please reach out to Kyler and ask if Philly would also throw in the #1 pick.

You'd never heard of Kyler before?