Damian Lillard to Bucks

[Mike Honcho 5,272]

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/38505763/sources-blazers-trading-damian-lillard-bucks-3-team-deal

 

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

i would have liked to see him in Miami with Jimmy

[MDC 7,425]

Blazers got an unprotected first in 2029, swap rights and a pile of shiit. Grand larceny.

[Gepetto 1,368]

The Suns did the worst in this trade. Not sure why they traded Ayton away.

[Mike Honcho 5,272]

I am so excited to see Giannis and Damian run the pick and roll.

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,102]

Bucks don't have a first round pick until 2031 they've given away so many over the years.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. Seems like The bucks got fleeced 

[Mike Honcho 5,272]

3 minutes ago, EternalShinyAndChrome said:

Bucks don't have a first round pick until 2031 they've given away so many over the years.

I'm not sure how I feel about this. Seems like The bucks got fleeced 

True-but with Giannis, they would be drafting lower in the round as long as he's healthy. They will need good scouting to either find good developmental gems in the 2nd round or to acquire pieces from other teams that have untapped potential. I love Jrue, but in the past 2 playoffs even with his great defense he's been a negative because of his low shooting percentages. 

IMO - to keep Giannis they needed to swing for the fences and this is a big swing, and we should get 2 or 3 years to see if it works.  We'll see, I think we both are on the same page though that we want it to work. 

[Mike Honcho 5,272]

Also, just read they only gave up first round swaps in 28 and 30.  So they still have a first round pick, just the lower pick between them and the Trailblazers. So they can get youth still, just have to scout well.

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,102]

8 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said:

Also, just read they only gave up first round swaps in 28 and 30.  So they still have a first round pick, just the lower pick between them and the Trailblazers. So they can get youth still, just have to scout well.

Well, that's good to hear.  I saw the "the don't control their first round pick until 2031" and said, "WTF?"  

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,102]

17 minutes ago, Mike Honcho said:

True-but with Giannis, they would be drafting lower in the round as long as he's healthy. They will need good scouting to either find good developmental gems in the 2nd round or to acquire pieces from other teams that have untapped potential. I love Jrue, but in the past 2 playoffs even with his great defense he's been a negative because of his low shooting percentages. 

IMO - to keep Giannis they needed to swing for the fences and this is a big swing, and we should get 2 or 3 years to see if it works.  We'll see, I think we both are on the same page though that we want it to work. 

I defiantly want it to work! 

[Mike Honcho 5,272]

Watching him and Giannis last night was very encouraging. The entire team is going to get a ton of open looks this season.

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

I still would have preferred to see him in Miami (or obviously Brooklyn) and i've never really cheered for the Bucks but now I will. Dame has been my favorite player to watch since KG retired. 

[EternalShinyAndChrome 4,102]

2 hours ago, WhiteWonder said:

I still would have preferred to see him in Miami (or obviously Brooklyn) and i've never really cheered for the Bucks but now I will. Dame has been my favorite player to watch since KG retired. 

YOU'RE DAMN RIGHT YOU'RE GOING TO CHEER FOR THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS!