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Message: [QUOTE="Walker11, post: 2251445, member: 380"] Yes. Coaching is a factor but most would have had them solidly second. This was the 1st seed last year and they did make the ECF. This move gives the C's breathing room ahead of Washington and Toronto right now. Toronto lost Patterson and Tucker, nice role forwards, and Washington has stayed the same. They are now solidly behind Boston, unless Derozan or Wall make the leap to superstardom (which wouldn't actually shock me - at one time, Kawhi and Russ and Harden were viewed on this tier), or a youngster like Powell or Oubre or Porter really develop. The move makes sense. Hayward is a great fit. But if the C's end up as champion contenders, their best player is not on this roster. The timeline should work out nicely with Horford. The 2 picks in next years class give them a nice shot at a premier big prospect like Ayton/Bamba/Porter. Ainge must be accumulating wings as trade chips. I think this is the Morey approach. A legit superstar will enter the trade market and no team will be more prepared. A guy who moves the needle at the highest level, not a Butler or George type. The timing will be a matter of luck and randomness - wait too long and watch the shine wear off Brown and Tatum. Agree on Bradley. 26 years old and continually improving. I would love to see him on the 76ers, actually. [/QUOTE]