I absolutely agree with you. Favors is my pick here. Don’t get me wrong; I think Turner will be a stud in the L. I’ve just always felt that if the talent level is close, you choose the big over the small, particularly when that big is defensive minded & a superior athlete. A stud big beats a stud small almost every time, especially if the small is a wing. MJ is the exception that proves the rule, though Durant might become 1A soon enough.

The comparisons I’m hearing with Favors include Prime McDyess, Defensive-minded Amare even D12. He gets raves for his work ethic, his intelligence and his personality.

IMO, if he reaches his considerable ceiling, he could be the anchor on both ends for this team for a decade plus. Add Favors to Jrue and Dala as a core, you have three plus defenders who can become potentially very effective in Screen/Roll. He and Jrue could potentially be the Payton/Kemp of this era, allowing Dala to play that complementary utility role he naturally fits.

I take Evan Turner at 2 and then take a long nap. The gap is much bigger than you think. You’re hyping Favors up in your head and forgetting what Turner’s shown on the court. Favors is still very very raw, and has as much bustability as the next one-and-done. Turner’s a surefire stud and the shooting guard that we’re painfully lacking. If we get 2, Evan is the pick, no question.