What if we land #1 pick?

[Tornicade]

If the cavs were to get Davis and then pick up fab melo or maultri at 24. short term that has no impact on tristan.

The big man would be a project player. most likely a bench player.

Most likely either big man available at the 24 spot would be someone who would need some time before they could start.

not everyone is an instant starter.

 

[BuddyCowley]

Nobody besides Kyrie on this team is untouchable.

Well, yeah.

If we would get Davis and someone would offer us a wing that has the same amount or more upside than TT and would be a starter for years to come then you take that and run.

See, the key here is "more or the same upside as TT."

What f'ing team is going to give up the shot at that for Tristan Thompson.

I'm not slighting the kid in the least, but come on. Provide me a some semblance of a realistic proposition any team might make that is going to score Cleveland that "wing with upside," and maybe we can talk about it.

As Gary and Norma Smalley would most likely tell you:

 

[Huber.]

Well, yeah.



See, the key here is "more or the same upside as TT."

What f'ing team is going to give up the shot at that for Tristan Thompson.

I'm not slighting the kid in the least, but come on. Provide me a some semblance of a realistic proposition any team might make that is going to score Cleveland that "wing with upside," and maybe we can talk about it.

As Gary and Norma Smalley would most likely tell you:

What if:

a team is in the position to draft a wing let's say Austin Rivers (not saying he will be or is good as TT that's for the scouts to decide) and the drafting team would rather have a PF instead of a SG and we just drafted Davis. That would instantly add two starters on our team. If a team thinks it's a fair swap then it can happen.

 

[Gimme Some Mo]

Well, yeah.



See, the key here is "more or the same upside as TT."

What f'ing team is going to give up the shot at that for Tristan Thompson.

I'm not slighting the kid in the least, but come on. Provide me a some semblance of a realistic proposition any team might make that is going to score Cleveland that "wing with upside," and maybe we can talk about it.

As Gary and Norma Smalley would most likely tell you:

It depends how the Cavs view players in the draft, of course.

Without even looking, off the top of my head, the Suns could be a perfect match. We know for a fact they were very interested in Tristan last year. They are picking 13th.

Lamb, Zeller, and/or Leonard could be available at that spot. I could easily argue we would be better off with any of those 3 guys than Tristan if we happened to land Davis.

I could also easily argue the Suns would take that deal because they loved Thompson last season, and Zeller and Leonard wouldn't be useful to them with Gortat on the team. Thompson gives them what they need most: interior defense.

 

[InBoobieWeTrust]

It depends how the Cavs view players in the draft, of course.

Without even looking, off the top of my head, the Suns could be a perfect match. We know for a fact they were very interested in Tristan last year. They are picking 13th.

Lamb, Zeller, and/or Leonard could be available at that spot. I could easily argue we would be better off with any of those 3 guys than Tristan if we happened to land Davis.

I could also easily argue the Suns would take that deal because they loved Thompson last season, and Zeller and Leonard wouldn't be useful to them with Gortat on the team. Thompson gives them what they need most: interior defense.

I'd pair Davis with Thompson over Zeller/Leonard 10 times out of 10. Neither Zeller nor Leonard project to be nearly the defensive player or rebounding force that Thompson is capable of". A Davis/Thompson pairing provides plenty of size, and if Davis' offensive range blossoms in the NBA he's a perfect offensive compliment to Thompson.

 

[BigErieCavsFan]

It depends how the Cavs view players in the draft, of course.

Without even looking, off the top of my head, the Suns could be a perfect match. We know for a fact they were very interested in Tristan last year. They are picking 13th.

Lamb, Zeller, and/or Leonard could be available at that spot. I could easily argue we would be better off with any of those 3 guys than Tristan if we happened to land Davis.

I could also easily argue the Suns would take that deal because they loved Thompson last season, and Zeller and Leonard wouldn't be useful to them with Gortat on the team. Thompson gives them what they need most: interior defense.

I love the scenario of getting Davis and trading Triston and the 24 to move up for a wing. We might also have an option like that with Andy, but unlike most, I would actually rather do it with Thompson.

 

[Gimme Some Mo]

I'd pair Davis with Thompson over Zeller/Leonard 10 times out of 10. Neither Zeller nor Leonard project to be nearly the defensive player or rebounding force that Thompson is capable of". A Davis/Thompson pairing provides plenty of size, and if Davis' offensive range blossoms in the NBA he's a perfect offensive compliment to Thompson.

Davis and Thompson are both PF's. I just don't want an undersized PF/C duo. I'd rather have Davis out there shutting down every team's PF.

 

[InBoobieWeTrust]

Davis and Thompson are both PF's. I just don't want an undersized PF/C duo. I'd rather have Davis out there shutting down every team's PF.

Davis is probably going to measure in at or very close to 7'0. Offensively, Davis is a PF, but defensively he projects to be a Center, much like Camby/Chandler/Duncan. This is why he fits perfectly with Thompson who projects as more of an interior banger offensively. A defensive duo of Thompson/Davis has elite, shut-down potential and could be one of the best rebounding frontcourts in the entire league. Zeller and Leonard are mediocre defensive prospects compared to Thompson and there's no point in pigeonholing them or Davis into a less-than dynamic pairing just because it looks more prototypical and traditional.

 

[theSTEREO.]

SO honestlym what position are people expecting Anthony Davis to play in the NBA? I hear everything from SF to PF to C? I didn't see enough of him to form my opinion.

 

[Adam]

to quote Myoung "you're position is defined by who you defend in the modern NBA"

In that view i see him fitting best at the 4 spot, but then i can't see why he can't play the 5 if camby has managed i so well, there just aren't tht many skillful bruising centers anymore. Offensively he would be practically the prototypical % man for the princeton, i imagine him to end up like sacto chris webber, but with working legs

 

[AvonCavsFan]

If we land Davis, I would trade Tristan for Zeller, Leonard, or Jeremy Lamb if the Cavs like those guys.

I'd rather have a potential starting SG or C to pair with Davis and Kyrie than our future backup PF in Tristan.

I see no reason in forcing Davis to play Center. The guy is a PF. Let him play there and be comfortable. Tristan and Davis obviously aren't and ideal fit either.

I think we would start AV and center and Davis at PF---then play Davis at backup Center against other backup centers...All three would play around 30 to 36 minutes per game.
First 6 AV-Davis
next 6 Davis-TT
next 6 AV-TT
next 3 AV-Davis
next 3 Davis-TT
Davis 18 Minutes per half--36 MPG
AV 15 Minutes per half- 30 MPG
TT 15 Minutes per half- 30 MPG
This allows AV to play most of the center minutes against the other teams starter.

 

[The Process God]

I love the scenario of getting Davis and trading Triston and the 24 to move up for a wing. We might also have an option like that with Andy, but unlike most, I would actually rather do it with Thompson.

Not only is Tristan about 10 years younger than Andy, but he realistically has the potential to be even better than Andy and is not injury prone like Andy. I have no idea why anyone would ever want to trade Tristan over Andy. That's just nuts. Throw in Andy with the 24 pick, not Tristan.

 

[KIrving15]

Is there any scenario where you could see us trade the #1 pick for more picks/players? Would you trade with a team that had 2 first rd picks and maybe a big or is Davis all we need? Let me know your thoughts...

Hands down, we'd be drafting the unibrow.

 

[KIrving15]

I think we would start AV and center and Davis at PF---then play Davis at backup Center against other backup centers...All three would play around 30 to 36 minutes per game.
First 6 AV-Davis
next 6 Davis-TT
next 6 AV-TT
next 3 AV-Davis
next 3 Davis-TT
Davis 18 Minutes per half--36 MPG
AV 15 Minutes per half- 30 MPG
TT 15 Minutes per half- 30 MPG
This allows AV to play most of the center minutes against the other teams starter.

Either way we look at it...Varejao is probably on his way out (trade). There won't be any room for him seeing as if we are to draft Drummond (or for the sake of this thread..we draft Davis), Thompson won't be coming off the bench in favor to Varejao playing Power Forward. If so, that'd be a waste of our #4 pick last year. Doesn't make any sense.

Unfortunately, Varejao is probably on his way out..unless he accepts the role of coming off the bench. Not happening.

 

[Randolphkeys]

These young members are hilarious. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: