OK, yeah I missed you said "lotto" but thought you said #2 or #3 pick. My bad. Again, I bet none of them convey to a game changing pick.
By the way, this won't be a popular opinion, but Book is not Isbia's legacy even if he rips off a couple titles. I have said this before but IMO by the end of Books next contract, I wouldn't be shocked to see him moved for a boatload of players and assets before that contract is over if they are not getting it done. I simply don't see him, with his pockets, letting the Suns become doormats.
Well so much can happen between now and then. We have seen unexpected moves by teams shifting direction. If we move Booker, it can't be just for picks. It would include players. Likely not the type of players to make you contenders but certainly the type of players to make you competitive during a regular season. Hence not doormats.
That's what I want. I want Booker to be a lifer as a fan. I just wouldn't blame him for ring chasing for his next big contract.
No it's more like on 1st down constantly running the ball instead of never throwing on first down.
Possibly but I think a perpetual state of mediocrity is most likely 4-5 years from now. Similarly to Ballmer likely never bottoming out… The Suns didn’t “grossly” overpay but they should’ve kept Cam or an extra pick and/or swap in the deal.
Could happen. I don’t see any team with Booker’s talent and recruiting ability coupled with ishbia’s pockets being terrible.
Yet if all a team did was run on 1st down it would be predictable and wouldn't be successful for very long.
I think you generally have to overpay to get a true star via trade. But given that he's upside down in value due to his age and availability, 4 unprotected picks along with two starters is a gross overpayment IMO. To me, a reasonable overpayment would have been the two players and no picks or 4 unprotected picks and throwaway contracts.
If I were Head Coach I'd build a killer front line including run blocking recievers/tight ends and then play a four down run-centric offense. I wonder how long I'd last?
This is a terrible analogy by both of you.
My opinion is no one expected this year to be the year due to the limited games he played. A new coach stressing defense and a team set up to play together all year will be interesting to watch. After watching the team fail to win a championship for 55 years, I will take that chance. Especially with our history. We are the oldest franchise without a title.
Neither of those gets a deal done.
I'd take the chance too but not until I had the assets necessary to put together tha team we'd need to support our two stars. If we hadn't wasted all those lottery picks, it might have been time to overpay for a Durant. As it is, IMO all we've done is increased our needs far beyond our ability to resolve.
...and?
Not saying you are wrong but I have never seen you with this bleak outlook. I am looking forward to a positive outcome. We have screwed up so many potential titles. Just let me dream.
I've never, not even close to ever, felt this way about a decision "my team" made. I always try to find the positive in everything but right now, the only positive I can find and cling to is that Sarver is no longer a part of this organziation. I don't mean to burst anyone's dream bubble but I just can't see a comfortable way out of the mess we've made.
