re: Danny Ferry was railroaded in Atlanta

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Misses in the mid to late first round are a little more forgivable.

Ainge has missed in that range.

Missing in the lottery kills you.(Kahn)

Ferry as POBO can oversee everything. Bargain Free Agents, draft steals, rookie contract guys who need a change of scenery.

Right now I’m heavily for keeping Ferry in that role and hiring a GM like a Battier type.

Also, Ferry can oversee GLeague front office.

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Ainge was a notoriously poor drafter up until a few seasons ago after they overhauled their scouting.

So that isn't inclining me to give Ferry a pass on his frankly poor draft performance over the years.

And since that is where our focus is going to be by necessity, having a track record of success and/or a track record of establishing a successful scouting department is absolutely crucial imo.

I like Ferry but I see no reason to be married to him this early in the process.