re: About the draft . . .

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No offense, but this shite is so annoying.

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That's how the process goes. No Buddy Hield is not going to improve significantly between 3 weeks ago and the draft, but the information we have on him and the alternatives to him will.

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Dude is a stone cold killer 3 point sniper and will be a stud in the NBA.

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What does that mean though? Do you think he will provide more than scoring and rebounding? Lester's suggestion of a more accurate Jamal Crawford doesn't sound unreasonable, but he isn't an All Star or even a starter for most of his career. Korver and Gordon were at the top of the league in 3 point shooting last year, they averaged 12.1 and 13.4 ppg respectively. If Hield averages 17-18 ppg and a good 3P% he'd be very good, but that's basically what Ryan Anderson gives you.

Would I be disappointed if that's what Hield becomes? No. Is that enough talent added to the roster to get this team back on track towards contention? I don't think so, that's why I've been pushing for trading back if guys with All Star potential are gone. Trade back and hope you can get a player that can bring similar value to Hield like Valentine and add a SF prospect or young big to let you move on from Asik/Ajinca.