I am shocked that it did not cost us more. When you look at all those turnovers from JJ through the first four months of the season last year, we could have 8 more wins just by his subtraction from the roster. I liked Melton. I think he has potential.
Yup, all those bad years just to give away at least 4 of those lottery picks for whatever reason. JJ, Len, Chriss, Bender
If the Suns are being ripped for this, it should be for drafting Jackson in the first place. And of course Oubre is coming back. That is more likely now than a week ago. The money has dried up and he is still unsigned. The Suns can easily match whatever offer he gets. They will probably give him more than any offer he gets just as an expression of good will.
Well you’d be kidding yourself if you think the Suns were negotiating from any sort of strength unfortunately. Suns had an asset they essentially had to move at all costs. The Griz completely dictated these terms.
I'm not sure they wouldn't do this regardless of the situation with Oubre, but I do suspect that they already have things worked out with Oubre.
I would have taken Jackson at #1 in that draft. Of course I am also not an NBA GM.
Of the four top rated players in that draft--by everyone--two are complete busts, one is a disappointment and still could be a bust, and one is OK. Tatum had a great rookie year but has settled back to more of an average player.
Personally think he should get the blame and I also believe he should get the credit for picks like Booker as well. He was the GM that ultimately made the decision while having far more information to go off of than just about anyone outside of NBA front offices. He easily could have made a decision that went against the media consensus, but in this case he didn't.
