BigGoalBrad
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Ainge's reputation for robbing teams is overstated and based almost completely on the trade with the Nets and the IT trade.
The media ran with it because it seemed true based on all of Ainge's second round picks and much due diligence from Ainge. Ainge perpetuated it because of his ego and the need to justify missing on players that would have made them contenders.
Utah gave up a lot, but not as much as it appears. Sexton is a talented ball-hog who needs to play pg to see the ball but is a lousy pg. The picks will be low. The swaps will be more useful, I think. Lauri M is a gifted scorer, capable of over 20 a game, but he cannot defend anyone.
2029 first round pick unprotected when guys typically don't want to live in Cleveland is overkill Ainge knew to not let them just give him the ones coming up soon.