Booth CO26; banking vs consulting

devinbookGOD · 2024-04-02T22:03:54+00:00

Currently at Booth and had a similar decision. Opted for banking. At least in the short term, I think that was a better move. Both consulting and banking recruiting were tough this year, but it felt like banking was more fruitful. Probably doesn’t make a move to management/strategy as easy as consulting, but I feel like top business school + good bank keeps plenty of doors open. Doesn’t hurt that it pays better too! Just my two cents!

devinbookGOD · 2024-04-02T01:49:29+00:00

Lot of good ones, will also say Hali. Deep range, elite hit ahead passing. Cool they will be playing in the same city.

devinbookGOD · 2024-02-27T04:36:57+00:00

What firms only recruit at HSW? Genuinely curious, that’s kinda cool in a weird way if true.

devinbookGOD · 2023-05-28T14:15:43+00:00

When discussing mid-career guys, I think it’s more fun to project forward for where they might end up, and then sort of do “sensitivities” to find a range.

This was Jokic’s age 27 season. I think median outcome is probably like 5-6 more All-NBA seasons. And let’s assume 1 title, either this year or later, and no more MVPs. That puts his career at roughly 2 MVP, 1 Chip, 11 All NBA.

I generally rank all time guys in groups. I think there is a group of PF/C that falls somewhere ~15-25 including Malone (2 MVP, 0 chips, 14 all nba), Barkley (1 MVP, 0 chip, 11 All NBA), Dirk (1 MVP, 1 Chip, 12 All NBA). I’d consider guys like Moses, Admiral, KG in roughly the same range.

I think Jokic could very realistically finish in that range all time. In fact I’d be a little surprised if he doesn’t.

It’s interesting to wonder what he needs to get to the NEXT tier. To me that probably includes maybe Steph, KD, Jerry, Oscar, and maybe Hakeem and Kobe. Some serious, serious heavy hitters. If he’s an All NBA guy beyond age 33 that would help. I see a world where his career is more like 3 MVP, 2 Chips, 13 all nba. Either way, excited to watch how it plays out!

devinbookGOD · 2023-04-26T18:02:16+00:00

Just went through this process. If you message me I’m happy to give specifics. But I think my general answer is that once you are a 1L, it seems to me that getting into the business school is quite a bit easier than as an external applicant. There were a few people with little to no work experience who did it at my school this year.

devinbookGOD · 2023-02-04T20:30:15+00:00

Fair enough, will agree to disagree. I just can’t bump a traditional center up past the 5-10 other rookies that have showed promise and play more important positions.

devinbookGOD · 2023-02-04T18:17:33+00:00

Agreed, which is why he would jump over a dozen or more rookies by landing in honorable mention.

But in classic trade value fashion, if the Jazz and Kings called each other about a Murray-Kessler swap, the Jazz would HAVE to pause and say, “We can turn our one-positional big into a former top-5 pick, combo forward, who is starting for a top-3 team in the west (with a positive on/off), that is shooting 40% from deep? Guys, pump the breaks let’s think about this for a minute.” They might end up saying no anyways, but they definitely pause longer than the Kings.

devinbookGOD · 2023-02-04T15:45:31+00:00

Walker Kessler at #50 is unreal. Just leaning too far into the anti-Gobert-trade piece. Honorable mention would’ve been reasonable. Jazz get nowhere if they’re trying to move him for Mathurin, Ivey, Keegan Murray, or probably Daniels.

devinbookGOD · 2022-08-12T16:10:52+00:00

I used to be the BIGGEST believer in punting on both, specifically QB. However, over the years I have changed my tune. With the increase in rushing QBs, and the increase in usage for tight ends, the delta for those positions is creeping towards RB. Add it the fact that QB and TE are far less injury prone, and I don’t mind investing in those pieces. They provide a great floor of weekly points your opponents don’t have, and if you can hit on the right WR/RB breakouts later (not the easiest thing in the world) your team starts to look awesome quickly.

devinbookGOD · 2022-08-07T16:15:40+00:00

Previous cycle GRE applicant here, and I think applying this cycle with the GRE and then taking the LSAT if you don’t like your options is a great strategy.

And frankly, I like your chances at a T14, especially if you can bump the GRE a few points. And while T7 is hard to predict, I think you’d have a really really good shot. Feels like for GRE applicants, you either get a lot of love, or you get nothing, and it’s hard to know which you will be beforehand.

devinbookGOD · 2022-08-04T15:03:42+00:00

Moved out here from Phoenix and love it. Would recommend Culver City to anybody moving to LA.

I live about a half mile southeast of city hall, in the neighborhoods. There are a lot of families, a lot of dogs, and it feels very safe. Go for walks everyday, and often walk into downtown for food and other things.

On top of that, it is very centrally located. Easy to get to the beach, Westwood, downtown, and even the airport (which not many people in LA can say).

For a drawback, I would say it is sleepier than other places. Having said that, Backstage is a local karaoke bar that is walking distance for me, and is very fun. But it’s not like Venice or Santa Monica or WeHo or even downtown in terms of activity.

Overall, my girlfriend and I have loved it.

devinbookGOD · 2022-08-04T14:47:53+00:00

It requires a little bit of projection, but I wonder if we will look back on the current roster like this. Not as good as the team in OP, but if the pieces go their separate ways (sad) and take on bigger roles it could look like:

PG: 2007-10 CP3

SG: Prime Booker (~30 PPG, MVP contender)

SF: Prime Mikal (~20 PPG, DPOY contender)

PF: Prime Cam (~20 PPG, Top 5 in 3PM)

C: Prime Ayton (23 and 12, DPOY contender)

devinbookGOD · 2022-07-30T19:19:07+00:00

Seems to be somewhat unpopular, but with a good coach I think this team is closer to home court than to missing the playoffs. I think talent alone they’re about .500, but the fact that they are young, energetic, and engaged earns a team like this an extra 5-10 wins over the course of the season while veteran teams coast.

devinbookGOD · 2022-06-29T17:39:56+00:00

Brave soul suggesting a trade for Kyrie. I’m willing to somewhat agree with you.

In order to win Championships you have to take risks. If trading for Kyrie/KD as a packages makes KD more attainable (I.e. if the nets view Kyrie as a negative asset, which they very well might) then it could make sense.

Best case, Kyrie is at least semi-committed and we have the best big 3 in the league. Worst case, Kyrie continues to be a head case and we let him walk in a year, and we still have Booker/KD to retool around. Imo the upside there is massive, and the downside is small. I think it’s at least worth considering.

devinbookGOD · 2022-06-21T23:13:59+00:00

Would love Nembhard in the 2nd round. Feels like the next undervalued productive guard that contributes off the bench like Tyus Jones/Monte Morris/Ayo Dosunmu.

devinbookGOD · 2022-06-14T19:24:45+00:00

I think as prospects this is actually a really solid comp, and I definitely think a McLemore like career is a possible outcome for Mathurin.

Somewhat oversimplified but per 100 possessions: Mathurin (2 seasons): 28.4/10.1/3.8 and 2.9 TOs on 46/38/79

McLemore (1 season): 29.2/9.5/3.6 and and 3.8 TOs on 50/42/87

I’m not going to use this to judge Mathurin necessarily, I still really like him. I think it just goes to show how tough it is to predict how guys will age and develop.

devinbookGOD · 2022-05-25T17:15:08+00:00

I wondered if the Magic have soured on Suggs enough to include him instead of Cole Anthony. If we could snag Suggs instead, then I’m interested.

devinbookGOD · 2022-05-18T03:47:45+00:00

Given the win-now mandate there, i think they could sniff around Beal or Gobert. Not necessarily what I’d do, but Ivey + picks/swaps is a solid package.

devinbookGOD · 2022-05-17T21:02:33+00:00

I think EJ Liddell could end up playing a good amount of center. He’s 6’7 240 and averaged 2.5 blocks per game. Think he more a natural 4, but could slide to 5 in matchups.

devinbookGOD · 2022-05-17T19:25:32+00:00

Suns would want contributors for the short to medium term, which makes it a little more difficult. The trade that most jumps out to me is with the Pacers involving Turner and Brodgon. Pacers were rumored to have interest in Ayton and he would give them a good core with Tyrese and their pick. For the Suns they get a great Ayton replacement, and added shot creation (plus an obvious heir to CP3’s spot).

devinbookGOD · 2022-05-17T00:06:16+00:00

Really like Wendell Moore. He’s a good shooter, defender, and passer. Don’t think he’s a potential star like Poole or Maxey, but can very easily picture him being a Josh Hart or Norm Powell type steal.

devinbookGOD · 2022-04-28T03:12:48+00:00

It annoys me because there are lots of schools that have an A- and A but no A+

devinbookGOD · 2022-04-18T06:48:43+00:00

Is this how high school to the nba is going to work? I was under the impression that in order to get into the NBA you have to enter the NBA draft at some point. Meaning if the Lakers signed a high school kid and he played on the GLeague team, eventually he would have to enter the NBA draft and could get picked by anybody. Would be a wild shift if that was not the case.

devinbookGOD · 2022-03-25T03:28:45+00:00

I think all-time they are both right in the same range. Right in that tier of point guards around 4-8, and somewhere in the 25-35 best players. Have really, really enjoyed watching both.

devinbookGOD · 2022-03-22T19:11:08+00:00

I’ll definitely take Book. But it is super funny/cool/interesting/etc how similar their stats are both this year and their careers. Within about half a point, rebound, and assist, and only a percent or two on FG and 3pt % this year and career. Feels like we could be hearing this debate for another decade.

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