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I definitely think the team can make a move for a PG without involving Odom or Miles or Brand.
Keyon Dooling, Corey Maggette, Marko Jaric, picks 8 and 12 is a TON of ammo to make a move.
I happen to agree that trading Maggette has to happen, and I also feel the same about losing him. I just think it has to happen with the other guys on the team, because they seem to be better players and still have big upsides, that he is expendable, and time needs to be cleared for them. And he's a FA next year, and is going to command a pretty big salary based on potential, and we don't need to pay him to be a 4th wing player.
The PG situation is a tough one. We have Dooling who is loaded with talent, and Jaric who is supposed to be loaded with talent(never seen him play, so can't comment from first hand knowledge).
Do we want to hand over the reigns to a youngster right now is the biggest question. And I go back and forth on that idea.
Being realistic, this team is not a title contender right now. We still are young and maturing, and need experience. We could let the 2 young guys hold all PG responsibilities this year and watch them grown and gain that game experience. That way, in a year or two, when we are contenders(assuming the best), they have plenty of experience.
Or, do we trade for a vet PG to help teach them, but also keep them off the court as much as they might be without that guy? I can see the pro's in both scenarios, but I really can't say which way to go.
I'd like a guy like a Mark Jackson or Eric Snow cuz they are unselfish and are vets that could really mentor the young guys.
Or, we could go all out, and make a push for a Miller by giving up Dooling(or Jaric, whatever they prefer), Maggette, and both picks. Cleveland could almost have a whole new roster with that. They can draft Hilario at 6, Woods at 8, and Dan Dickau at 12.
They could have a lineup of Dooling, Davis, Maggette, Mihm, and Ilgauskas, with Dickau, Woods, Hilario, and Diop learning as backups. Just obvious speculation on my part, but I think they might accept that if they truly want to deal Miller.
I do think there are PG options out there without giving up a key player. Whether thats trading for a star PG to take over, or trade for a vet to mentor the youth, or just go with the young guys, I'm not sure. But, there are plenty of options IMO without giving up a key player for this team(which IMO is the trio of Odom, Miles, and Brand).
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