Joe Henderson
keyboard monkey. also, not actually Joe Henderson.
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Look at it this way... what are the chances of picking someone as good as Sexton or better at those spots? I'd say not great. We've discussed the history of players in that range and the returns aren't great. Plus, as you mentioned, there does seem to be quite a steep drop-off after the first 3-4 in this draft.Scenario I was thinking about. Sexton has much more value now then three months ago around the nba. If the Cavs land the second pick and take Morant; Would you think about packaging the Houston pick with Sexton if you are really high on another prospect in this draft in the 4 to 8 range?
I would probably say no because I am not as of today super high on any player having super star potential after the top 3 are gone, but I wonder if the Cavs consider doing it?
Would a team give up a pick in the top 8 for him?
I would probably want to see Sexton and Morant for a full year and see if it works, but just food for thought.
I'd look at it this way: if they FO thinks Morant is clearly a tier above Barrett and maybe Culver, then pick him and figure the rest of it out later. If this means sucking another year or having to trade one of them later, do it, but hopefully for something better than a middling lottery pick.
If the difference is marginal or difficult to project, then take RJ and plug him in, he's a great theoretical fit in the lineup already.