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What young player who hasn’t cracked the starting lineup do you think could break out if his team traded away the guy in front of him? (alien.top)

submitted 10 months ago by lopea182@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Past example: Bam Adebayo (became an All Star immediately after Hassan Whiteside was traded away)

My guess: I am convinced that Onyeka Okongwu is the next great NBA center, and we are one Clint Capela trade away from setting him loose on the NBA, and his recently-inked extension (4-yr, $62 million) will be a steal.

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[–] Ramu_1798@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

For a long time I thought it would be Malcolm Brogdan, but he isn't really young anymore nor is ever healthy...such a bummer.

[–] NoLimitSoldier31@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Naz Reid

[–] LittleTension8765@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Kennard could be spot up shooter who makes the right decision everytime Lebron needs for a title run

[–] the_greasy_one@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Jordan Hawkins

[–] ChocolateTremell@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cole Anthony

[–] MyNamesNotCal@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Gradey Dick. His shot isn't falling off the bench, I think being a starter would give him back his intense confidence. Ok go ahead and downvote me now.

[–] armandocalvinisius@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Hardy can be better than Poole

Always dream he's on the raptors though

[–] xjoke4@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cam Thomas. Cam was supposed to be coming off the bench this year but after 2-3 starters got injured to start the season, he became a starter and started playing like an all star, and probably won’t be coming off the bench anymore once the nets are fully healthy

[–] pm_me_tibbies@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Tari Eason for sure

[–] _Tormex_@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Jonathan Isaac! Lol

[–] 10choices@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Maybe someday, but the Magic are smart for keeping him with Banchero and Franz. The height and skill of those two is really the future of the NBA

[–] Neptune28@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Like Curry after Monta was traded?

[–] Sternjunk@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I feel like castleton on the lakers could be a good backup big somewhere. He’s on a two way contract currently

[–] one-ohmusic@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Cam Thomas. He is the best scorer on the team, hands down and Im not sure why he doesnt get more playing time.

[–] Overall-Palpitation6@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I'm not really sure why the Hawks should have any urgency to move Capela on to start Okongwu, especially now that Okongwu has been extended on a great team-friendly deal.

Neither one is bucking for more minutes/touches/a bigger role, both are on great contracts for their production/potential, and Capela is still as good as ever at what he does (his ultra-low foul rate while being a physical defensive centre is low-key amazingly helpful), so why not just continue to let them share the centre role, stick with 48 combined minutes of great low-mistake production, and consider that position "solved" for the Hawks?

[–] Yellowperil123@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Immanuel Quickley. He's stuck behind Brunson but he's really really good and would be amazing on a young team like the Spurs.

[–] Dubonthetrac@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Moody

[–] aesop_fables@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Quickley.

[–] Appropriate-Value725@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Kuminga and Moody. Not that they have superstar potential but they can be really quality players

[–] maliciousmonkee@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

COLLIN SEXTON & BONES HYLAND, I would love to have either on the Raptors

[–] hankbaumbachjr@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

Are we counting Maxie or is it too late for that pick?

If so, I'd say Coby White or even the forlorn Pat Williams are going to put up career high scoring numbers after the Bulls firesale jettison the Mid-3.

[–] MikeEhrmantraut100@alien.top 1 points 10 months ago

I think Kuminga on any other team would be a way more impactful player, he just doesn’t work or fit with the warriors