Here's the thing tho, and maybe I'm wrong, but what Ainge says publicly, isn't always what he's truly tryin to do, ya know? 
"We aren't tanking". We just blow every 4th quarter lead we can.
That said, Ainge tried to land Winslow at 9, but MJ just had to have Frank Kaminsky. (?????). That's a setback for him, sure, but not anything he can't overcome.
I know they only #3 like a week, but they are trending up, as their youth develops. Those other teams, older, with more injuries, etc.
He has a gaggle of picks + cap space + elite coach, and already a playoff team, and a proven track record. Strong place to be.
I hear your example like 33 and 45 for 12. Doesn't happen, I get that. But they can be thrown in for say, 27. Or, stashed overseas. (Spurs MO). Clearly they have less value, but not no value.
"We aren't tanking". We just blow every 4th quarter lead we can.
That said, Ainge tried to land Winslow at 9, but MJ just had to have Frank Kaminsky. (?????). That's a setback for him, sure, but not anything he can't overcome.
I know they only #3 like a week, but they are trending up, as their youth develops. Those other teams, older, with more injuries, etc.
He has a gaggle of picks + cap space + elite coach, and already a playoff team, and a proven track record. Strong place to be.
I hear your example like 33 and 45 for 12. Doesn't happen, I get that. But they can be thrown in for say, 27. Or, stashed overseas. (Spurs MO). Clearly they have less value, but not no value.
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