I was with you man...liked the trade from day one. Admittedly, it was as much about the character if the players at the time, but I also loved the idea of getting younger talented players who could grow into a role.
I may have underestimated Sabonis though...i just viewed him as a bonus role player. He may end up a fair amount better than that
...but yes...I remember well the ridicule some of us took for liking the trade when it was announced.