OT: Lakers to draft Russell
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The kid from Duke or the kid from Kentucky. Either way, they could have a formidable and young front court. Of course, this pre supposes that the kid goes through the mandatory "I got drafted by the Sixers but have to sit out a year because I have an injury" requirement.
I see the Sixers in a no lose situation. The Knicks and several other teams would kill to have Okafor. If the Twolves take Towns and the Lakers take Russell, then the Sixers are sitting pretty.
They can simply draft Okafor and have a young and formidable front line of Okafor and Embiid at C, and Noel at PF.
They can dangle Okafor (or Embiid) as trade bait.
Drafting Okafor puts them in a position of strength. I know it sets them back one year. But bottom line is that the master-plan had a twin-towers front line of Embiid & Noel. Assuming Embiid's foot is not healed, and may always be a medical risk. Then the ability to get Okafor, gives them the new twin-towers combination of Okafor & Noel.
They can take their time and see what develops with Embiid's medical condition. Or, they can make Embiid available. Odds are, Embiid is just so talented that a team would be willing to take a chance on him and offer the Sixers a pretty nice package in return.
They can simply draft Okafor and have a young and formidable front line of Okafor and Embiid at C, and Noel at PF.
They can dangle Okafor (or Embiid) as trade bait.
Drafting Okafor puts them in a position of strength. I know it sets them back one year. But bottom line is that the master-plan had a twin-towers front line of Embiid & Noel. Assuming Embiid's foot is not healed, and may always be a medical risk. Then the ability to get Okafor, gives them the new twin-towers combination of Okafor & Noel.
They can take their time and see what develops with Embiid's medical condition. Or, they can make Embiid available. Odds are, Embiid is just so talented that a team would be willing to take a chance on him and offer the Sixers a pretty nice package in return.
I would draft Okafor. While I like Russell, I do not see him as a game changer. I think Okafor will be. I do agee the front court will be crowded but it is "conceivable" all three could play with a center/power forward rotation. They would always have a rim protector or two on the floor. You do not see that too often. They have the guy in Turkey for small forward. They have so many 1st and 2nd round picks this year and next they should be able to pick up 2-4 forward /guards to fill out the roster.
OR, trade down and get Mudiay. I think the Knicks/Magic/Kings would trade to get Okafor.
I just hope they do not trade out to wait another year.
OR, trade down and get Mudiay. I think the Knicks/Magic/Kings would trade to get Okafor.
I just hope they do not trade out to wait another year.
Sam Hinkie feeling the heat?
Would he draft another big man early? He could be approaching Matt Millen's draft a WR approach to the Lions' problems.
Would he draft another big man early? He could be approaching Matt Millen's draft a WR approach to the Lions' problems.
I think if Embiid were 100% healthy, or he had no injury history, then the in the scenario where the Lakers take Russell, the Sixers would definitely be looking to trade back. But remember, Noel had an ACL just 2 years ago. Embiid had back and foot injuries in the last 12 months. Okafor is a big time talent.
The best case (or worst case depending on your point of view) is that they draft Okafor, and then Embiid and Noel play 100% healthy. The headache the Sixers then have is that they have 3 very good, very young big men trying to squeeze minutes into 2 positions. But if this were to happen... let's say the 2015/16 season Embiid, Noel, and Okafor all player 75-82 games and they all play to potential. Then the Sixers would be sitting in an awesome position to deal 1 of them for a King's Ransom.
The best case (or worst case depending on your point of view) is that they draft Okafor, and then Embiid and Noel play 100% healthy. The headache the Sixers then have is that they have 3 very good, very young big men trying to squeeze minutes into 2 positions. But if this were to happen... let's say the 2015/16 season Embiid, Noel, and Okafor all player 75-82 games and they all play to potential. Then the Sixers would be sitting in an awesome position to deal 1 of them for a King's Ransom.
LOL, it's uncanny how consistently that script has been followed the last few years. I'ts been Groundhog Year for the Sixers lately.
If Russell's gone he should draft Okafor.
I completely agree. Unless someone completely blows you away with an offer you can't refuse, you have to just sit there and take Okafor. They have multiple picks in the first round next year which they can use to get the best guard available. Embiid, Okafor, Noel is not a bad problem to have.
As far as I know, KAHEEM RANSOM, does not play for Sacramento. He may have tried out for them. Nevertheless the 76ers should not trade for him IMO.
Agree, even if Embed needs another year off they will get a serious look at Noel and Okafor playing together. Plus, you are correct, they have TONs of picks in the second round this year and TONs in the first and second next year. They can trade those to get experienced players or draft a bunch of guards and hope for a few winners.
As a fan they NEED to start to play some of the young talent NOW !!!!!
It's really unreal. Okafor is going to be a complete beast offensively though. Hopefully the defense will come.
Have to think LA plans on signing Love and want to win now (given Kobe's age). As for the Sixers: Okafor will be great, he can score. He will have all of next year to learn to play with Noel (assuming Embid will not be ready).
They have the kid from Turkey next year to play small forward and about a "million" 1st and 2nd round picks for this year and next. They can get guards.
They have the kid from Turkey next year to play small forward and about a "million" 1st and 2nd round picks for this year and next. They can get guards.
