It's still way too early to come to any real conclusion as to what the right pick may have been or which player is better. Especially with the young big guys it might take another 3-4 years.
I did want JV over Thompson in the 2011 draft but didn't think Thompson was some terrible reach since he was drafted just a few spots before he was expected to. I'm happy to see Tristan's development and want him to be better because that only helps the Cavs.
I didn't have a real problem with the Waiters pick after the top 3 went how it did in this past draft. Before the draft I was in favor of Drummond at #4 if the top 3 went Davis, MKG, Beal which ended up happening. I had pretty much convinced myself that Grant and the Cavs weren't going to take Drummond though. Sure there were some risks with Drummond but it's also not like Thompson and Waiters didn't have risks either.
Now we all have to wait and see. How the Cavs fill the C position. How they put together the roster and find the pieces that fit together and compliment each other. And most importantly, can a roster be put together that becomes a legit contender. That will be the ultimate factor as to whether the right picks and right moves were made.
I did want JV over Thompson in the 2011 draft but didn't think Thompson was some terrible reach since he was drafted just a few spots before he was expected to. I'm happy to see Tristan's development and want him to be better because that only helps the Cavs.
I didn't have a real problem with the Waiters pick after the top 3 went how it did in this past draft. Before the draft I was in favor of Drummond at #4 if the top 3 went Davis, MKG, Beal which ended up happening. I had pretty much convinced myself that Grant and the Cavs weren't going to take Drummond though. Sure there were some risks with Drummond but it's also not like Thompson and Waiters didn't have risks either.
Now we all have to wait and see. How the Cavs fill the C position. How they put together the roster and find the pieces that fit together and compliment each other. And most importantly, can a roster be put together that becomes a legit contender. That will be the ultimate factor as to whether the right picks and right moves were made.