3 Boston Celtics trade targets with Juan Hernangomez TPE
Boston Celtics TPE target No. 3) Isaac Okoro
This last Boston Celtics target may be my hardest sell yet in trying to get pennies on the dollar.
I am talking about the young defensive ace, Cleveland Cavaliers wing, Isaac Okoro.
The Cavaliers are surging right now in a firm playoff spot in the Eastern Conference so you may be asking yourself why would they be tempted to shake it up?
A fair question.
That said, with the absence of Ricky Rubio and Collin Sexton, the Cavs lack enough offensive firepower to compete.
Especially on the wings, outside of Cedi Osman and this former lottery pick, they are hollow as a limbless tree.
Enter, $6.9 million dollars of TPE trading power, the Cavs could acquire a more offensive-minded wing.
Why would the Celtics be enticed on a player with obvious offensive limitations?
The answer is quite easy — at only 21-years-old, he has all the time in the world to grow.
Limitless potential to be a stud on both ends.
The former fifth overall pick can develop his outside jumper with the proper reps. You cannot teach length, which Okoro has in spades, measuring in at 6-5 with a 6-8 wingspan and an 8-4 standing reach.
A terror in the passing lanes, an irritant on the perimeter, and a decisive cutter off the ball.