well at least Dunn is considered a lock at #3
Does that mean we're trading it no matter what?
No. If there's no trade available, I think that means Evan Turner will not be a Celtic next year. There are a lot of available minutes for Dunn if he's NBA-ready.
Behind Thomas on a win-now team? I'm not so sure about that. I'd much rather take Hield who doesn't need to usurp our already-top-notch back court rotation. He'd compliment what we are doing and become that added scoring threat & floor spacer alongside IT that we so desperately need.
drafting a PG that isn't the sure fire #1 prospect in the draft really scares me. I could care less about what he did in college --- considering the number of elite PG's in the L right now --- I just don't see the ceiling that everyone else is imagining for him. I have a feeling he'll struggle against pros for a few years.
Yes behind Thomas on a win-now team. Evan Turner played 28 minutes a game last season. They have a similar game -- good ballhandling, passing, and mediocre shooting. Turner probably offers a bit more defensive versatility due to the fact he's really a wing in defense, but Dunn is probably the better defender.
Dunn will have a cap hit just south of $4 million. Turner could require up to $10 million to re-sign. That $6 million extra could be very important in upgrading the positions we need to upgrade, which is the frontcourt, whether it's a superstar or just a good starter.
If there's no trade, Dunn is absolutely the best win-now pick. The jury is out as to whether he will be the best pick for five year's from now. But next year, there is a vacant role that fits his skill set, and the replacement cost in free agency would be greater than his salary.
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