iLLGiLL
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OK, my 2nd go around--like I said I am torn on Noel-I would love the idea of having a shot blocking rim protector. So in this scenario I will have us taking him:
Trade #31,33 to the Mavs for Marion and #13. (I think the trade would be after they chose a player for us due to Stepian rule)
#1-Noel
#13-Adams -still take him for upside, trade chip
#19-Karasev/Saric/Snell/Bullock (A wing Shooter basically)
Sign Tony Allen. If we don't get Allen, bring back Ellington and/or Livingston.
Irving (36)-Waiters (12)
Waiters (24)-Allen(24)
Marion (28)-Allen(8)-Karasev(12)
TT (32)-Zellers (16)
AV (32)-Noel-(16)-Adams
IF Kyrie is a superstar--that team to me can make some noise in the playoffs. The potential for a lock down D is there. With plenty of offense to get it done. We would have a nice mix of vets and youth. With a defensive minded coach, we would make a huge turn around. Still maintain max cap space for 2014 also.
I would NOT trade assets for Gasol. And why does anyone want to draft Shabaz--without the HS hype he is a mid 2nd rounder. Low efficiency chucker in college--not a good fit at all.
About Gasol...I wouldn't give up too much for him neither but I feel like the Lakers situation is right there to take advantage of.
Gasol and Marion are exactly the type of guys we need to change the culture and get over the hump. Guys Kyrie will respect! If all it takes to get Gasol is cap space, 2 mid-first rounders (Zeller and this year #19) and a few fillers (Miles, Gee), I say it's a bargain. It's better than the high pick OKC gave up for Perkins.
It's nice to talk about winning and all, but at some point you have to take actions. Gasol will resign on the cheap if he has the oportunity to contend. Look at what 37 years old Duncan is doing in SA for like 9M a year. If it doesn't work out next year, let him walk and spend the money on free agents. No matter what he'll help the team grow and we need this kind of moves to show we're serious about winning IMO.
Sure, he's not the answer long term but he could very well be the perfect complementary big with Noel and TT for 3-4 more years. Mike Brown just mentionned on the radio Cavs need vets and young players to get through this "journey".
Also, depending on how things turn out in Miami with Wade and his knees, Lebron should definitely consider coming here to play with a starting lineup of Irving/Waiters/James/Noel/Gasol.