n4th4n wrote:Ya'll need to stop with the fantasy of getting Doncic and Ayton. Also, I can't believe people still believe that "gambling on a Euro" is a thing. That is some pretty regressive s*** right there.
Sorry. Darko and Zarko have left a bad taste in my mouth. Look, I'd rather draft a close to sure thing rare find that's a generational talent at 7ft than gamble that a player may or may not pan out in the NBA in a position that is saturated heavily in the NBA with talent.
Darko and Zarko, and most other Euroteens taken in the lotto, were drafted solely on potential. Luka is already dominating the second-best league on the planet.
“Are you crazy?! You think I’m going to go for seven years and try to get there? You enjoy the 2030 draft picks that we have holding? I want to try to see the game today.” — Ish 3/13/25
n4th4n wrote:Ya'll need to stop with the fantasy of getting Doncic and Ayton. Also, I can't believe people still believe that "gambling on a Euro" is a thing. That is some pretty regressive s*** right there.
Sorry. Darko and Zarko have left a bad taste in my mouth. Look, I'd rather draft a close to sure thing rare find that's a generational talent at 7ft than gamble that a player may or may not pan out in the NBA in a position that is saturated heavily in the NBA with talent.
Darko and Zarko, and most other Euroteens taken in the lotto, were drafted solely on potential. Luka is already dominating the second-best league on the planet.
Didn't he have 5 pts vs OKC in an exhibition game? And I've heard questionable things about his maturity and emotions. But yes, he did great against the 2nd best league.
What is smallball? I play basketball. I'm not a regular big man. I can switch from the center to the guards. The game is evolving. I'd be dominAyton if the WNBA would let me in. - Ayton
Split T wrote:https://twitter.com/DeandreAyton/status/996559609690288128
I really think the Suns take Ayton because I don't think McD wants to miss with this pick, and Ayton feels like a "cant miss" prospect. He has almost always chosen the "traditional" pick, and I think that points to Ayton.
n4th4n wrote:Ya'll need to stop with the fantasy of getting Doncic and Ayton. Also, I can't believe people still believe that "gambling on a Euro" is a thing. That is some pretty regressive s*** right there.
Sorry. Darko and Zarko have left a bad taste in my mouth. Look, I'd rather draft a close to sure thing rare find that's a generational talent at 7ft than gamble that a player may or may not pan out in the NBA in a position that is saturated heavily in the NBA with talent.
Darko and Zarko, and most other Euroteens taken in the lotto, were drafted solely on potential. Luka is already dominating the second-best league on the planet.
Didn't he have 5 pts vs OKC in an exhibition game? And I've heard questionable things about his maturity and emotions. But yes, he did great against the 2nd best league.
INFORMER wrote:I also think he'll lean towards Ayton because we already have Booker and Jackson at the 2/3.
Drafting Doncic would take some guts, innovative thinking, and unconventional roster maneuvering. So yeah, it will probably be Ayton.
Its a cynical take, but I think this statement best summarizes McD's body of work. On the plus side, at least there is a good chance he doesn't draft 2 centers.
INFORMER wrote:I also think he'll lean towards Ayton because we already have Booker and Jackson at the 2/3.
Drafting Doncic would take some guts, innovative thinking, and unconventional roster maneuvering. So yeah, it will probably be Ayton.
You stick Doncic at the 1. What maneuvering is required? I still want Doncic over Ayton. Ayton has a bigger bust potential. I'm seeing flashes of Oden and Bowie.
So it’s Ayton or Doncic? A Center and a PG. If Jake is leaving I guess we need a Center. IMO the most important postition on the team is the PG position and IMO the obvious biggest gaping hole in the Suns team is the PG position. They both sound like almost sure things. Either guy would be a win for the Suns but, we need a PG in the worst way. Koskosov being his former coach almost seems like the planets aligning.
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I think I'm leaning towards draft Ayton, sign Tyreke or Barton, use some combination of #16/#31/Mil pick/Warren/Chriss/Bender to trade for another piece.
