Originally Posted by
MichaelMcNamara
Add to that, you are getting the value of the number 4 or 5 pick in most drafts, but you have to give the guy a bigger contract than Zion Williamson.
Imagine taking Darius Garland and having to pay him 10 mil this year and 11 mil next year. Thats more than a full MLE player. And nobody in this draft is helping you more this year than the guys you can get for the MLE in this market.
Picks 5-9 are the sweet spot in this draft IMO. Same amount of talent, no pressure that comes with being a #1 or #2 pick being put on the player, and you get them for half the price