MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Blue said: I don't think "leniency" is the word you meant there, or at least I hope it isn't I edited the post for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 minute ago, Blue said: Because Luka Doncic is an objectively better player than Deandre Ayton and no one who knows basketball is going to argue differently. I get that. Think it’s a slightly off comparison. I will say after seeing Ojulari and his former teammate who won’t be named play this year, the water in UGA is special right now. And for Kayvon the player: Oregon players seem to be under appreciated regularly so if he booms, I expect him to be a high level dominant player ala Herbert. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcb1213 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 You do pay less in real life https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.baltimorebeatdown.com/platform/amp/2011/4/29/2141500/2011-nfl-draft-1st-round-recap-how-the-ravens-missed-their-pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Well, I did misspeak/miswrite, since what they are now isn't as relevant as what they looked like as prospects. But Atlanta taking Doncic just to trade him for Trae Young and picks will likely always be among the most defeated sports moments of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcb1213 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 If you get skipped in real life. Any team that picks jumps you in draft order and takes that pay spot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 minute ago, bcb1213 said: You do pay less in real life https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.baltimorebeatdown.com/platform/amp/2011/4/29/2141500/2011-nfl-draft-1st-round-recap-how-the-ravens-missed-their-pick Yeah I don't think anyone's going to care, stop being a cheapskate and either make the pick or trade it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, Blue said: Well, I did misspeak/miswrite, since what they are now isn't as relevant as what they looked like as prospects. But Atlanta taking Doncic just to trade him for Trae Young and picks will likely always be among the most defeated sports moments of my life. That was a win/win trade. Trae Young is an amazing player. Both guys are ironically incredible offensive players who are cornerstones of their franchise while being subpar as individual defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 2 minutes ago, bcb1213 said: If you get skipped in real life. Any team that picks jumps you in draft order and takes that pay spot Why would you let yourself get skipped? I am curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, MD4L said: That was a win/win trade. Trae Young is an amazing player. Both guys are ironically incredible offensive players who are cornerstones of their franchise while being subpar as individual defenders. Trae has been way better than I ever expected, but I think every team in the league would rather have Luka than Trae and Cam Reddish (who is no longer even on the team). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, Blue said: Trae has been way better than I ever expected, but I think every team in the league would rather have Luka than Trae and Cam Reddish (who is no longer even on the team). Fair but I think the easy counter point is Trae has led his team to the Eastern Conference Finals already whereas Luka hasn’t gotten past round 1 yet. And if he doesn’t return from his injury that will again hold true. I can get there’s a winner in a trade but I don’t think that one is lopsided enough that ATL should feel regretful for their decision in any capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragnarok Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 4 minutes ago, bcb1213 said: If you get skipped in real life. Any team that picks jumps you in draft order and takes that pay spot Here, we have a cost allocated to particular draft picks. You have 1.5 as of now which has a set cost given to it because we don't have agents and don't negotiate rookie deals. I think you pay the same cost whether you actually pick there, one pick later, or 20 picks later. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, MD4L said: Fair but I think the easy counter point is Trae has led his team to the Eastern Conference Finals already whereas Luka hasn’t gotten past round 1 yet. And if he doesn’t return from his injury that will again hold true. I can get there’s a winner in a trade but I don’t think that one is lopsided enough that ATL should feel regretful for their decision in any capacity. I think that is extremely relevant to the strength of the conferences rather than individual talent. The West has been vastly tougher than the East for about fifteen years now. It's not like Trae has been the picture of health either, but I would much rather have built around Luka than Trae. Trae Young isn't doing what Luka did for Slovenia in the Olympics last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MD4L Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Blue said: I think that is extremely relevant to the strength of the conferences rather than individual talent. The West has been vastly tougher than the East for about fifteen years now. It's not like Trae has been the picture of health either, but I would much rather have built around Luka than Trae. Trae Young isn't doing what Luka did for Slovenia in the Olympics last year. I won’t go to Olympic talk, but I totally understand where your coming from. I think you can win an NBA title with both guys as your best player. What’s kind of funny is neither guy is elite on both sides which I value a lot. It would be equal to talking Burrow/Herbert when both guys are good enough to lead championship rosters. It’s more about what can you build around them then what those guys are capable of/have already proven. Edited April 18, 2022 by MD4L 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcb1213 Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 7 minutes ago, MD4L said: Why would you let yourself get skipped? I am curious. From my recollection, my research showed me with three guys with top 5 grades. 0 other dudes with top ten grades and a bunch in the 10-20 range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Posted April 18, 2022 Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 minute ago, bcb1213 said: From my recollection, my research showed me with three guys with top 5 grades. 0 other dudes with top ten grades and a bunch in the 10-20 range lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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