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June 2009
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I said yesterday that the Dallas Mavericks trade with Portland seemed too good to be true: Mavs give up 2 spots in the first round (dropping from 22 to 24), and gain a 2nd round pick this year and 2nd round pick next year. On the way home from work last night, and again on the way to work today, I heard a couple of different radio shows talking about how the trade basically meant nothing. Hosts from both shows said that there is no way that the 56th overall pick this year will have an impact on this year's Mavericks roster. While that may be true, and while I admit I certainly no draft expert, the one thing I do know about sports drafts is that we never know. Top 5 picks turn into busts regularly ... botttom of the draft guys once in a while become starters or valuable reserves. Wouldn't it always be a good idea to stockpile picks (as long as you're not giving up too much), to try to find that diamond in the rough? I just didn't understand the criticism I was hearing about the trade. Who are the Mavericks going to miss at 22 that they can't get at 24? The whole thing is an inexact science, so it would seem that the shotgun approach might be better - instead of pinpointing one guy, you take a few guys and hope one turns into a player. What are your thoughts on this trade - was it good, bad, or indifferent? 2 CommentsLeave a comment |
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I'm with you Ted.
I think picking up two picks to move down two places could be a very shrewd move.
The Mavs know their draft board and probably have a pretty good idea of what players they like and which ones will be available in the early to mid-20s.
They could find a steal in the second-round this year or next.
The Mavs have bigger issues than making that
trade. The 56th pick most likely would be
available after the draft as a free agent. The trade wasn't bad but in my opinion was futile.
As long as they are trying it's OK in my book.
Also keep Cuban out of sight of the cameras.