Babir_9 95 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 I wish we could keep our pick and trade just Dipo and Ersan...maybe couple of 2nd rounders or whatever...We gave too much for Ibaka in my opinion but it can be still a very good move for us if we add more players in free agency...And yes, for sure Ibaka is not 26, coming from Africa and playing in Spain...those agents change passports and birth dates all the time... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Passenger57 65 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Wish we could have kept Sabonis, maybe give them our 2nd round F instead. Trade isn't finalized, so fingers crossed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mack1085 57 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Trading #11 may have been salary cap motivated. Guaranteed money going out was about $7M between Dipo and Ersan, and Ibakas contract is about $12M. If we keep the pick, we use about $7M of our available cap space. By trading it, it's closer to $5M. Now I'm sure OKC wanted Sabonis too, but it does preserve some cap space this offseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 I'm not so against this trade. I was shocked at first but I think plugging Ibaka in the 5 spot, we become such a athletic, defensive team. Plus I like this better than overpaying Horford. Ibaka despite last year, is only 27 and has a lot more in the tank and I think Vogel will make it work. This move does create more questions though. Who's the guy on the perimeter? I'm a big fan of Mario but are we ready to just hand him over the keys? Is Rob planning on a breakout year from Payton? I really don't see Fournier as that guy. Does Rob? Or do they plug Ibaka at the 4 and view AG as a 3 and Vogel tries to groom him in the mold as Paul George with more athleticism? These questions are what I believe has caused frustration amongst some fans. It would be nice to know what Rob/Vogel are envisioning. July 1st is right around the corner. We'll see what the next move is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fultz4thewin 2,464 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Go team Mario! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Go team Mario! Yeah but is that what Henny/Vogel are thinking? Or is it team Fournier (hope not)? Or team Gordon? Or team Vuch? My thing is, who's the guy you put the ball in their hands to get you consecutive baskets AND get others a basket if defenses collapses? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stock 3 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 I think this is a beginning of something big. It just doesn't make any sense.. give up so many for Ibaka. DeRozan is on the way Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Elfrid-Payton-Offseason-Workout-Video-5620/ Still looks ugly but it's going in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 Yeah but is that what Henny/Vogel are thinking? Or is it team Fournier (hope not)? Or team Gordon? Or team Vuch? My thing is, who's the guy you put the ball in their hands to get you consecutive baskets AND get others a basket if defenses collapses? This wasn't Oladipo either. The player your describing is hopefully who we sign in free agency. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magicman28 295 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 This wasn't Oladipo either. The player your describing is hopefully who we sign in free agency. No but despite his shortcomings, he was your best bet. Who in FA? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeHateMe 697 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 No but despite his shortcomings, he was your best bet. Who in FA? We'll find out. I'm not going to act (nor should anyone else on here or anywhere) like I know what or who Rob is targeting. I do however feel that he has a plan and Ibaka was just the starting point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HardCutting Franz 51 Report post Posted June 24, 2016 http://www.draftexpress.com/article/Elfrid-Payton-Offseason-Workout-Video-5620/ Still looks ugly but it's going in. Yeah its still too slow and he shoots it from his forehead - ez to block and blocks vision. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
