Mikal Bridges, Welcome to Phoenix!

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Mikal Bridges, Welcome to Phoenix!

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I think the kid is a sure thing in the NBA. Here are some highlights:

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But the Miami pick was our best asset?!?!
:lol: GTFO with that nonsense. Bridges is a stud.
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I just wonder if the Suns could have held firm at the MIL pick + #31. Love Mikal though.

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https://twitter.com/Gambo987/status/1010010539420835842

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https://twitter.com/esidery/status/1010013918742188032

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The big question is, why would philly offer mikal to phoenix in the first place?

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SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:43 pm
The big question is, why would philly offer mikal to phoenix in the first place?
They liked Zhaire almost as much, so they took the opportunity to pick up an asset.

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I cant get bent outta shape over a pick thats 3 years away. What a waste of time. Bridges fills such a huge need for this team on the perimeter, him and Jackson has dynamite potential defensively, they will help cover Booker on that end and ease some of the scoring on the other. Bridges also makes space for Ayton to operate because he's an elite shooter. We got our Battier, you're gonna see his value day one.
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SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:43 pm
The big question is, why would philly offer mikal to phoenix in the first place?
Thats the same team that got demolished in the Fultz deal.
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PG ????
SG Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Josh Jackson
C Ayton

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SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:48 pm
PG ????
SG Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Josh Jackson
C Ayton
Okobo... Maybe... In a few years.

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Mikal will be the one that plays PF. I'm not willing to proclaim Okobo a starting PG yet (obviously.) I do like him though.
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Add Okobo to the list of guys we've drafted who are two years away from being two years away. If he's ever something solid in the league, it probably won't be until his second contract.
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Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:24 pm
Add Okobo to the list of guys we've drafted who are two years away from being two years away. If he's ever something solid in the league, it probably won't be until his second contract.
He can shoot now..he may never develop into a PG but I think he can be a useful bench scorer during his rookie deal

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SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:48 pm
PG ????
SG Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Josh Jackson
C Ayton
There's still a thing called free agency.
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Split T wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:26 pm
Flagrant Fowl wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 10:24 pm
Add Okobo to the list of guys we've drafted who are two years away from being two years away. If he's ever something solid in the league, it probably won't be until his second contract.
He can shoot now..he may never develop into a PG but I think he can be a useful bench scorer during his rookie deal
I hope you're right, but I need to see him in Summer League before I'll believe he can reliably contribute anytime soon.
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AmareIsGod wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:33 pm
SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:48 pm
PG ????
SG Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Josh Jackson
C Ayton
There's still a thing called free agency.
So worried we chase Gordon with big money.
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TheOriginalOriginal wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 12:00 am
AmareIsGod wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:33 pm
SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:48 pm
PG ????
SG Booker
SF Mikal Bridges
PF Josh Jackson
C Ayton
There's still a thing called free agency.
So worried we chase Gordon with big money.
Seems unlikely to me with the current shape of the roster.
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Cap wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:44 pm
SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:43 pm
The big question is, why would philly offer mikal to phoenix in the first place?
They liked Zhaire almost as much, so they took the opportunity to pick up an asset.
This is a problem in terms of assets management. If you are calling me about your homegrown kid freshly drafted at #10 and you are offering to trade down all the way to #16, I have to know that you value the prospects basically the same. I have to stay strong and not give up a premium asset, period. You want the MIL pick or a lottery protection on MIA pick? Fine. But surrendering the unprotected pick is an overpay no matter how you slice it.

I won't fault the GM for taking this gamble, though. The prospect could be worth it, but you are putting him on a tough position, especially since we have a number of players taking his space, so you have put yourself in a corner and now you esentially are forced to make a move to send out someone, even if you truly believe Bridges can play PF.

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Ring_Wanted wrote:
Fri Jun 22, 2018 2:57 am
Cap wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:44 pm
SDC wrote:
Thu Jun 21, 2018 9:43 pm
The big question is, why would philly offer mikal to phoenix in the first place?
They liked Zhaire almost as much, so they took the opportunity to pick up an asset.
This is a problem in terms of assets management. If you are calling me about your homegrown kid freshly drafted at #10 and you are offering to trade down all the way to #16, I have to know that you value the prospects basically the same. I have to stay strong and not give up a premium asset, period. You want the MIL pick or a lottery protection on MIA pick? Fine. But surrendering the unprotected pick is an overpay no matter how you slice it.

I won't fault the GM for taking this gamble, though. The prospect could be worth it, but you are putting him on a tough position, especially since we have a number of players taking his space, so you have put yourself in a corner and now you esentially are forced to make a move to send out someone, even if you truly believe Bridges can play PF.
I am really interested to see who initiated it. Curious if McD called them about Mikal when they took him and asked who was their second choice, and if he is there at 16, can we make a deal. Especially considering all of the turmoil in their FO.

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