martin wrote:Haven't really watched the series so I'll state that up front. Seems like the Bulls have just the right mix of players to neutralize/match Boston strengths - guards guards guards.IF, big if, the Celtics lost, would big changes be next? They obviously have a huge draft pick coming up. This offseason may be their best opportunity to add new player while their cap space is plentiful, next year will be dicey for them.
Man I would target Blake G big time.
Horford
Blake
Crowder
I.Thomas, Ball/Fultz?
Bradley
If not Blake then Gordon Hayward? Would you take a 3 year flier on Paul Milsap?
After that you probably need to trade for talent at the PF spot.
Would it make more sense, for both sides, to have CP3 and Melo conspire to go to BOS with their current core intact and then have Isiah Thomas and an Avery Bradley head to LAC?
CP3 would be allowed the opportunity to play with one of his good friends in Melo, have a superior X's and O's coach in Brad Stevens, and an easier road to the Finals.
Melo would be allowed the opportunity to compete for a title for the first time in his career, would be in close proximity to his child post-divorce and would have his defensive deficiencies masked by one of the better defensive teams in the league.
The Celtics would be allowed to better compete in the present, while augmenting their bench with youth that will inevitably supplant the starters. One of the draft's elite PGs would be a great understudy for CP3 until he inevitably breaks down.
The Clippers would likely be worsened but would extend their window since Bradley and Thomas are 4-6 years younger than CP3. I'm also of the opinion that Blake Griffin would be in a better position to showcase the full range of his skills with Isiah moreso than CP3; and that Isiah would be better utilized as a scorer, rather than a playmaker, playing next to a guy like Blake.