If Aaron Gordon becomes available, what would you give up to get him?

[Stig]

He's hopeless at 3, but would he be a upgrade to Amir Johnson at 4?

Is Rozier + memphis pick + fillers be enough?

[OldSchoolDude]

I wouldn't even try and get him.  I would have taken him over Smart in the draft but I have no interest now.  That he can't play the position he needs to play is why.   The thought was he could develop a reliable shot and play the 3 but since he couldn't he's not worth it.   This is the same reason I'm not interested in Jackson.  Great size for the 3 but no shot and undersized for the 4. 

[Geo123]

He's hopeless at 3, but would he be a upgrade to Amir Johnson at 4?

Is Rozier + memphis pick + fillers be enough?

First of all they're not trading him.  So it's not enough.  Also, the Magic's plan is to play him at the 4 since the Ibaka trade.  I agree he's not a 3.

[Stig]

yes he's moving back to 4, he's unlikely to develop to a star player, but may still be useful at 4, he's basically the same size as Amir Johnson with less bulk.

he's been involved in rumours with lakers and clippers, so don't think he's untouchable.

[Surferdad]

He's hopeless at 3, but would he be a upgrade to Amir Johnson at 4?

Is Rozier + memphis pick + fillers be enough?

First of all they're not trading him.  So it's not enough.  Also, the Magic's plan is to play him at the 4 since the Ibaka trade.  I agree he's not a 3.

Sorry but this is a lose-lose deal for both teams. 

For that package, give me Okafor, at least he has some theoretical upside and better size.  Gordon has proven to be an uber-athlete and that's about it.  Winning the dunk contest was not necessarily good for his reputation.

[moiso]

He's hopeless at 3, but would he be a upgrade to Amir Johnson at 4?

Is Rozier + memphis pick + fillers be enough?

First of all they're not trading him.  So it's not enough.  Also, the Magic's plan is to play him at the 4 since the Ibaka trade.  I agree he's not a 3.

You spoke the the Magic's GM?  Of course they would trade him.  They are looking to shake up their roster from what I read, and Gordon is no foundational piece.

[nickagneta]

Don't like Gordon's game. He can't shoot. He can't rebound. His defense has severely receded since college. He is an athlete...yea...who cares? He can't play the game and do the things this team needs him to do from the 4.

[vjcsmoke]

TP Nick.  As a 4 Gordon can't rebound, can't block shots, can't protect the rim.  So why would you want him?

As a 3 Gordon can't fill up the basket.  All he does is jump really high and run up and down the floor athletically.  We already have Gerald Green to do that.  And Gerald can shoot the ball better.

Big time pass on Aaron Gordon.  Yabusele is going to be a better player.

[Monkhouse]

I'm an avid follower of Ballislife. Aaron Gordon got a lot of hype, and I could see why. He was an tantalizing prospect, with similar qualities and skillset like Blake Griffin. But just like Blake Griffin, he needs to improve on the areas and problems that Griffin had. Can he shoot? Can he pass? Is he more than just a high flier with good hands?

Gordon is still young, so I'll give him plenty of time. But I'm not giving up that much for him, unless he's coming for really cheap. But I think Magic believe him and Payton can be a dynamic duo. We'll see what happens.

I give up a late first round pick, if that's what it took. Magic is going to want at least a top 7 pick for Gordon.

[footey]

I wouldn't even try and get him.  I would have taken him over Smart in the draft but I have no interest now.  That he can't play the position he needs to play is why.   The thought was he could develop a reliable shot and play the 3 but since he couldn't he's not worth it.   This is the same reason I'm not interested in Jackson.  Great size for the 3 but no shot and undersized for the 4.

I had him ahead of Marcus in draft too. Would you trade them straight up now? Not me.

[mahcus smaht]

Can he rebound?

Thats what it comes down to for me. I was under the impression that he was an average rebounder. If he is a subpar one then its a non-starter.

[saltlover]

I wouldn't even try and get him.  I would have taken him over Smart in the draft but I have no interest now.  That he can't play the position he needs to play is why.   The thought was he could develop a reliable shot and play the 3 but since he couldn't he's not worth it.   This is the same reason I'm not interested in Jackson.  Great size for the 3 but no shot and undersized for the 4.

Not to get sidetracked, but you know Jackson is shooting 35% from 3 on the season, and 40% in 2017, right?  He's made more 3's in the last 13 games than Gordon did in his 38 game college career.  Don't judge Jackson based on your disappointment with Gordon.

[mahcus smaht]

I wouldn't even try and get him.  I would have taken him over Smart in the draft but I have no interest now.  That he can't play the position he needs to play is why.   The thought was he could develop a reliable shot and play the 3 but since he couldn't he's not worth it.   This is the same reason I'm not interested in Jackson.  Great size for the 3 but no shot and undersized for the 4.

Not to get sidetracked, but you know Jackson is shooting 35% from 3 on the season, and 40% in 2017, right?  He's made more 3's in the last 13 games than Gordon did in his 38 game college career.  Don't judge Jackson based on your disappointment with Gordon.

Justice Winslow shot like 40% at Duke, but this is another discussion for another thread.

FWIW Id consider Jackson for the #1 pick.

[GreenShooter]

I wouldn't even try and get him.  I would have taken him over Smart in the draft but I have no interest now.  That he can't play the position he needs to play is why.   The thought was he could develop a reliable shot and play the 3 but since he couldn't he's not worth it.   This is the same reason I'm not interested in Jackson.  Great size for the 3 but no shot and undersized for the 4.

Not to get sidetracked, but you know Jackson is shooting 35% from 3 on the season, and 40% in 2017, right?  He's made more 3's in the last 13 games than Gordon did in his 38 game college career.  Don't judge Jackson based on your disappointment with Gordon.

Jackson and Gordon are nothing alike. Wow! Have you watched Kansas? He'll do a lot more than Gordon has so far at the next level (maybe not the off the charts dunk contest dunks but you never know, he is a high riser). Gordon will be exposed with more playing time now. He does have a motor but just hasn't improved much. I would not look to trade for him.

[Celtics4ever]

Not much because I think he is more flash than substance.  Great dunker and athlete but mediocre player.