Comments on: SOURCES: Warriors Simply Don’t Have Enough to Trade Up

By: Ben Brung

Ben Brung — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 23:16:55 +0000

Historically speaking, if Jerry West picks ‘em, it’s just a matter of time before they are coveted assets. In fact, up until the Gasol trade players often became assets just because he picked them. If he hasn’t exactly been vindicated for the Gasol trade, it’s getting pretty hard, at this point, for anyone to still be stamping their feet in anger over it.

In terms of replacing Monte & Udoh – as much as I appreciated both – perhaps the Warriors roster is not the best blueprint to be duplicating into the future. I’ve got 30+ years of misery invested in this team. I think I’d rather look for a Parker, Ginobli or Duncan than an Ellis & Udoh.

By: Niners in 2012

Niners in 2012 — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:55:59 +0000

You want to bring back Monta/Udoh? Dion Waiters and Kyle O’Quinn, there you go.

By: Niners in 2012

Niners in 2012 — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 03:55:25 +0000

Dion Waiters is less turnover prone Monta Ellis without the sexting.

By: Ewok

Ewok — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:48:21 +0000

Let’s just get valid replacements for Monta Ellis and Ekpe Udoh and were set.

By: Ewok

Ewok — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 02:46:50 +0000

I agree with Mick.

I go with the Drummond direction. We need a back up for Bogut. Yes his injuries are all freak accident-based. But nevertheless, he has a tendency to incur these accidents frequently. So Drummond is an assurance. Besides, Drummond is a special player too. Very versatile for a big guy.

I don’t think the team is flawed with the small forward spot. Rush, DWright and DMcguire are competitive enough. Then you have talks about Brandon Gay coming in so i think the three spot is not a concern.

I will take Liliard if we can too vice Drummond. Because Curry’s injury is so unpredictable.

By: Mick

Mick — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:21:56 +0000

The key for the Warriors draft is to see where Drummond and Lilliard are drafted. Worst case Drummond is sitting there for the picking, but he will hold value in a trade. Best case Drummond and Lilliard get nabbed in the top 6 and MKG or Barnes falls to us. This is a real possibility. On the flip side I believe Lilliard is going to be a very good player. I’d take him in heartbeat. Dion Waiters and Rivers have the upside to be picked 7th also. Lets all be happy that we have this pick. Thank you for tanking.

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Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:47:23 +0000

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By: earl monroe

earl monroe — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 22:28:38 +0000

I think Rivers is going to be better than Lillard or Waiters

By: Oaklandsfinest

Oaklandsfinest — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:31:38 +0000

Waiters is a 6’4″ SG that can score at will. Didnt we just trade Monta for that reason.

Also I cant get over the fact that Waiters didnt start. He wouldnt start here either so maybe its not a big deal.

Im hoping that they go with Terrence Ross. He is 6’7, can shoot and jump out of the gym. I think his game fits in well with the Dubs.

By: Herr Wolf

Herr Wolf — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 21:16:57 +0000

Collecting assets. This is the best thing to do, and why we should go with Best Player Available. Kind of like Epke Udoh vs. Greg Monroe. Even if Monroe isn’t a great fit for the team, who has more trade value? Hint…it’s not Udoh.

So, let’s not make that mistake again. We can always collect talent and trade it away for pieces that fit.