Def Swami wrote:For a team that pretty much neglects the second round of the draft, this is a nice way to parlay some assets that were probably going to be wasted into something positive. It's a sneaky good deal. Kevin Durant will be 37 in 2026. Who knows what the Suns look like in 3 years. The Magic would hopefully be a playoff team and could potentially make a swap with Phoenix to move up in the draft assuming the Suns fallout. Good move!
completely disagree. completely. Orlando is getting better and should each year. instead of possibly picking up some good role players, or add it into a package for a player, they are doing what, 3 2nd round picks to possibly move down a couple of slots?
Booker is 26 and under contract past 2026. I dont see this team being in the lottery in 3 years. if by chance they do, they will be at the very end of it. Orlando may not be in lottery, but are not going to be a top-4 team by then, so this is to what, move up 4-5 slots?
meanwhile, the list of role players that would improve the team grows every year. We couldnt use Herb Jones? Couldnt have taken a flyer on Vukcevic to develop? maybe spend another year overseas or be with the team now? or swung on GG Jackson?
this is just continued mis-management of our 2nd round picks by this lazy front office.
