First of all, let’s assume OG was coming here regardless. The real question is before JB and after JB.

I’ve gotten lots of kick back for this which is fine. But we had an early chance to start IQ and deuce as his backup. Instead of rolling with burks, if we took that route there’s no JB here in my opinion. IQ would be running the show and Randle would be top dog.

Now add OG to that team plus some small filler trades and I don’t think it’s that cut and dry. With no JB we would’ve used those funds on someone else. Now the financial contract police will jump in I’m sure but to me that’s the question, pre or post JB. It’s closer than you think assuming IQ and RJ would’ve grown more with the heavy minutes Thibs provides his starters.

Remove JB who (let’s be real) is less of a PG and more of an undersized SG. Yes an all star / superstar SG in the making sure, but at 6’0 tall who takes the most charges in the nba or top two?

For argument sake I can see this old team with IQ running the show and some minor trades including OG making it to the second round and losing just like the team before and the current team. Or if healthy, would’ve beat Indy in game 7, but that’s a stretch. So that’s my take. This unhealthy squad vs a healthy squad with our yoots and without JB.

With that said I’m still happy with the direction of this team and the future looks very bright. I’m not complaining at all. Good ole bar room talk.