"Joe?"
Brian crossed his arms, falling deep into thought. Looking solely at last season's stats, Joe Smith and Marshall were roughly on par. Both were seasoned veterans with a wealth of experience. Marshall's only distinct advantage was his three-point shot, but Nowitzki had that covered too. Joe Smith's defense, on the other hand, might actually be a bit better.
Then there was the Bucks' first-round pick. It likely wouldn't be a low selection, so Brian definitely wanted it. And Kwame Brown, as a former first overall pick, undoubtedly held appeal for the Bucks. They could easily pair Brown with Bogut to form a twin-tower duo of former number-one picks in the paint.
"This proposal works. Let's see how the draft market shapes up before making a move," Brian said. Since this year's draft picks weren't involved, any potential trade with the Bucks would have to wait until the free agency market opened. "If we get a chance to land Yi, we're still prioritizing a trade with the Knights."
