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Originally Posted by Dynasty
If the Celtics get the #1 pick (through Brooklyn), what do you think they'll do in a PG-heavy draft at the top?
Will they draft and keep who they believe is the best player? And will that necessitate a trade of Isiah Thomas?
Or, is some trade of the #1 pick possible and what could they possibly get in such a trade?
It's a good problem to have.
It's not a problem. Isaiah Thomas can hit the bricks so fast to make room for Ball or Fultz. You do not pass on a transcendent star because you have a slightly above average vet PG near the end of his prime.
I don't think he necessarily needs to be traded either. Neither player is likely to ready to star as a rookie, so keep IT for his contract year and then let him walk in FA. I doubt he fetches a huge return in a trade, and I'm not sure paying him monster $ to keep him for ages 29-33 is optimal even w/o a stud prospect in tow.