Saleh joined in May 2024, and so was on staff for the June draft, but clearly wasn't the decision maker there, rather it was Landry Fields. He absolutely was in charge last year for the trade back that gave the Hawks a shot at the top pick this year, but ended #8. Asa Newell is on his watch, for sure, as the trade back pick. That is all, nothing to do with Bufkin or Griffin since he wasn't there.
He says he’s a BPA guy, so I am curious how that plays out at 8 and 23. He showed he’s sharp in getting that free lottery ticket last year by trading back, curious what this year’s data point adds to the story. Cautiously optimistic.
Saleh joined in May 2024, and so was on staff for the June draft, but clearly wasn't the decision maker there, rather it was Landry Fields. He absolutely was in charge last year for the trade back that gave the Hawks a shot at the top pick this year, but ended #8. Asa Newell is on his watch, for sure, as the trade back pick. That is all, nothing to do with Bufkin or Griffin since he wasn't there.
Yeah, I thought I sort of addressed that in the writeup--sorry if there was a little confusion.
How are you feeling about him in preparation for this draft?
He says he’s a BPA guy, so I am curious how that plays out at 8 and 23. He showed he’s sharp in getting that free lottery ticket last year by trading back, curious what this year’s data point adds to the story. Cautiously optimistic.
Not the worst place to be as a fan!