TreyMachine

Let’s be honest: New Orleans is in a rebuilding stage now that Anthony Davis wants to leave. We should be able to win this one purely on the idea that New Orleans hopes to lose.

I think Ross, as great of a 6th man as he is, is deserving of being in the starting lineup along with Fultz when he comes along. Just a GREAT athlete and shooter who plays off ball well to Fultz's ball dominance.

I think our goal is to have him get right physically before even considering him playing. This is going to be an Anti-Grant-Hill situation. They'll be OVERLY cautious until the FO, doctors, and Fultz's team (agent, family) are satisfied it's good to start with him playing.

Can anyone else envision us as the 7th or 8th seed playing Philadelphia in the first round and Markelle Fultz being the floor general and catalyst that everyone expected him to be (with a chip on his shoulder), giving PHL a run for their money in 6-7 games? I can only wish...

I think talent-wise, Simmons and Embiid are clearly above BIG. However, I think culture-wise, we have a better one conducive to someone like MF. All 3 are hard-workers that have a good perspective on life / basketball balance. I even think Vuc / Ross / Augustin seem like good Veteran leaders to help MF. If he succeeds anywhere in the NBA, it's here.

I think at some point the Wizards have to look at blowing up their experiment with Wall / Beal and co. The #3 pick and a future 1st I think would do that. With that being said, how do we get the #3 pick if we are a fringe playoff team? I see us perhaps getting a top 10 pick, but if we stay competitive (which is the goal), there is no way we have that high of a pick.

I've been saying for a while that Markelle Fultz was the ideal PG of the future for us (if healthy) that we should attempt to trade for. The fact that we got him for next to nothing is absolutely incredible. Outside of SG, we have ever "position of the future" set in my mind and now just need time to allow guys to grow and gel. We had Oladipo and Harris on the same team in their young 20's and now both are in talks of being max guys. Let's not blow this thing up and trust the process. Fultz (healthy) / x / Gordon / Isaac / Bamba is a scary good future if they pan out to just 70% of the players they all can be.

Sports Illustrated Jeremy Woo gave both Sixers and Magic A-'s for the trade. I think that's fair. Truly is a "win-win." https://www.si.com/nba/2019/02/07/markelle-fultz-76ers-magic-nba-trade-deadline

Take your kid to pick out some lottery numbers!

I know it's been a topic of convo, but I'm watching my first full game, and it seems like Gordon / Fornier just tolerate each other more than anything. I wish there were more of a sense of camaraderie.

ATL is going hard for that 2019 #1 pick.

Agreed. Demar has the talent but lacks the mental edge. Pop is the greatest coach of all time. If anyone can get the best out of Demar, it's Pop.

Can anyone read what Kevin Pelton gave us on the trade grader? Don't have access and I'm intrigued by the perception of whom came out on top. http://www.espn.com/nba/insider/story/_/id/24032491/trade-grades-chicago-bulls-orlando-magic-charlotte-hornets-deal-nba

This would be a classic Los Angeles / Albert Pujols deal. A 30 year old PG whom relies on quickness wanting a maximum 5 year deal? Pass.

DJ understands his place. He is a veteran leader whom has had some years to gel with the other players and I would argue will know to "get out of the way" to let the young guys start to develop and find their own identity. I.T. has a chip on his shoulder and will care about one thing while here: I.T. and whether he can generate enough buzz to get a big deal at the end of the year. I'm not opposed, but I'm going to pass b/c we probably are another year from taking the "competitive" jump and I care more about the development. I'm tired of losing, but I'm committed to the long-term success of this franchise rather than mere short-term.