Golden State Warriors: One league-altering blockbuster trade to consider

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Giannis to the Bay

If you had yet to guess it by the pictures, the trade would be one that brings reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo to the land. Curry and Giannis have great respect for each other and the MVP continues to drop hints about the Warriors.

A trade to bring him in would be insanely loaded with assets though. It’d almost resemble the trade that sent Shaquille O’Neal to the Heat about 16 years ago.

After averaging 21.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 2.5 blocks, the Lakers dealt the big man. O’Neal was dealt for a first-round pick, a second-round pick, Lamar Odom, Caron Butler and Brian Grant.

Imagine that but with far more picks, the bulk of which could eventually be top selections. That said, here’s the trade we crafted. It would also include the team’s 2020 first-round pick and the Minnesota Timberwolves 2021 first-round pick.

Easily the best-value pick in the second round, Paschall exploded onto the scene, averaging 14.0 points per game. Add in Andrew Wiggins, a 25-year-old small forward, and you have a few players that could help transcend a franchise.

But, it’s the picks that bring the real value for Golden State. However, for a player like Giannis, this load still may not be enough. It would almost take Giannis to force the Bucks hand, similar to what Anthony Davis did with the Pelicans, and he’s given no implications that he’ll be doing that.

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