In the Trade back to 12, along with the 2022 and 2023 first we should have gotten more value for this season. A 3rd and 4th this year or a 2nd.
Then, even if you still do the Philly deal, you got yourselves either an extra 2, or 3 and 4 THIS season.
You could then, more reasonably move way down from 18 and garner future capital without that team having to give up picks this year. We wouldn't mind, in this scenario we already have more 21 selections.
Imagine having 6, an extra 1st the next two seasons, and an extra 2nd or 3rd + 4th for this current draft.
The fact that we did not get any 2021 picks weakens our position at 18 and the perceived value of the entire two trades currently.
I still view it as a net gain, but fear Grier did not prioritize capital for this season enough.
AND, might have played his cards too soon because draft day could have had a deal like I layed out....
But then it would have been tougher to get back to 6.
Lots on angles. Hope we made the right decision.