Reflecting on draft day on the morning after, I have to say I am pretty disappointed. Not "Jump off the bridge" , but just non plussed.
I have gone back and watched film, examined game stats, watched pre draft analysis and so on.. What I see is a pretty good, and fairly long guard. Smooth triple, decent floater ( which the cavs apparently think is necessary) and can finish in traffic. But I think I see that same thing in Branham, but three years younger, and better playmaking.. Could be Branham pissed them off by not working out.who knows..
But achai's our guy now, so I hope he works out.
The second rounders are long ass shots so who am I to critique.. but I really do not understand Diop vs Liddell.. Lidell has a shot to help us in an area of need.. Where the hell is Diop going to find minites?
Isaiah, well cheap contract to play with his brother.. last guy no idea..
I think if anything this is a window into the remainder of the off season.
Honestly, the moves we have made are consistent with a LeBron return narrative, which is not my favorite idea. But we have the assets to do the trade..
Perhaps my better self is hopeful it means we intend to buy our starting 3 , through trade or free agency.. One result of these other teams drafting rookie wings, is that vet threes might be more expendable.. Maybe we are thinking we can finagle Zion, or saikam, or Reddish or even Durant after Brooklyn implodes.. it boils down to translating the salary tied up in Sexton, LeVert, Love, Dean, and or Osman into more constructive assets..
So, as I set fire to my grass hut on Eason Island, and tie on to my coconut raft, I am crossing my fingers, rooting for Guardians and waiting for the next thing..