Charlotte Hornets Receive: F Davis Bertans, C Dwight Powell, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F Gordon Hayward
With all of that being said, every generational player isn’t a generational prospect. Tanking can be an effective team-building strategy, but it’s not the only one.
Steph Curry was the 7th pick in his draft. Giannis Antetokounmpo was the 17th in his. Most remarkably, Nikola Jokic was the 42nd pick in his draft. All told, unearthing a hidden gem can be just as good as landing an obvious one.
Luka Doncic wasn’t the first overall pick in his draft, either. Deandre Ayton and Marvin Bagley were both selected ahead of him. Now, the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings are left to live with their regret.
After all, Doncic has been by far the most productive player in his class. In all likelihood, he’ll be an MVP candidate for years to come.
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On the other hand, he could use some secondary playmaking on his team.
Is Hayward the right secondary playmaker for him?
