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42 sats \ 6 replies \ @gnilma 17 Aug \ on: NBA Redraft 7/21: 2009 Stacker_Sports
Curry
Griffin
Derozan
No explanation needed with Curry. Griffin over Harden because Harden had proven to go MIA during the playoffs. Not just the odd bad game, but consistent MIA when it mattered most. And I assume we are drafting primarily for playoff success, for winning a chip, not just the regular season. I would build my team around Griffin and not Harden. I also agree with @Undisciplined in the pod that it felt like Griffin was held back by Doc Rivers, and had he run into a better coach, he might have had a different career. And Derozan rounds up the top 3 because it's personal. He's the second greatest Raptor yet. Also, he was sacrificed for bringing us our first chip. So, for me, he needs to be included in the top 3.
Would you take Harden over Jrue?
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That's a tough one. I want to take Harden over Jrue, because of personal accolades, and Harden is clearly the better player. But Jrue is so good at his role as a shut down perimeter defender. I guess it depends on what kind of team I have at the moment. If I already have a good team (or a team with good young pieces like OKC in 2023), I know Jrue will help put me over the top. But if my team sucks, Harden will make my team relevant, but he is probably not going to win me a championship.
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Well, that hints at another great question: Would OKC have won a title with Jrue over Harden?
KD, Russ, and Jrue would have been an amazing trio.
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Had Ibaka started stretching the floor already or did his 3-point range come later?