Under this new CBA, it seems like 2nd rounders are so much more valuable, even more than most 1st round picks. Talent selection & projection is just so hard to do already that most teams would likely rather have multiple 2nd rounders at a lower upfront costs than non-lottery 1st rounders. This allows them to really find/develop a hidden gem or two with minimal financial commitments. It's an effective way to fill out the back end of your roster if you have the right player development staff in place.
And yeah, I understand if most people aren't enthused with acquiring a second-round pick, but if there's one thing the Sixers have been very good at the past 5 years, it's finding guys in the 2nd round + as UDFA's.
Thanks for the breakdown, Danny.
Under this new CBA, it seems like 2nd rounders are so much more valuable, even more than most 1st round picks. Talent selection & projection is just so hard to do already that most teams would likely rather have multiple 2nd rounders at a lower upfront costs than non-lottery 1st rounders. This allows them to really find/develop a hidden gem or two with minimal financial commitments. It's an effective way to fill out the back end of your roster if you have the right player development staff in place.
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And yeah, I understand if most people aren't enthused with acquiring a second-round pick, but if there's one thing the Sixers have been very good at the past 5 years, it's finding guys in the 2nd round + as UDFA's.