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Seems like the consensus here is to move forward with our quantity rather than attempting to condense those assets into something of potentially greater quality. I understand the thought process as it would undoubtedly be a risk but I believe the fact that significant long-term financial...

I guess core was the wrong description to use there. I just meant he is potentially part of the long-term plan (as a role-player).

Right now, Gobert/Mitchell (& possibly Bradley as a potential role-player) are our only core members IMO. Ingles could be in that group due to his contract/intangibles but I think he is more likely a future trade asset due to his age & limited remaining potential. He's a great role-player but...

My guess is he fills in due to injuries to start out & eventually earns some spot starts /heavy minutes towards the end of the season. His mentality/physicality appear to make him the type of rookie capable of starting much sooner than later. But I expect management to bring him along fairly...

I agree with the sentiment that Hood isn't ready, & may never be, to step up as a true focal point of the offense. I view him as a solid starter, likely best suited as a 6th man mainly due to his inconcistencies/health. He's a valuable piece, for sure, but not a building block IMO. To avoid...

Personally, I still believe that undergoing a full rebuild gives us the best opportunity to contend in the long-term. But there's no need to rehash that. A complete rebuild is essentially the antithesis of this franchise's M.O & I doubt it was, or ever will, be truly considered. Being a...

I don't typically vote on these things because they're so subjective but figured I would this time since it was tied up. It's close but in the end, I'll take the team with 4 of the greatest ever to play their positions.

IMO it would take a very good offer for DL to consider trading him. I imagine he values Johnson's leadership & ability to mentor beyond any assets that will likely be offered. And I don't believe he is willing to risk potentially damaging the league's perception of the franchise by trading a...

Irving isn't an ideal player to build a team around due to his lack of defense + his shoot first mentality. But if we acquired him, which we won't, we would be doing so in order to pair him with Gobert. IMO Irving would be a great fit alongside Rudy, who would help negate some of his...

Makes sense. In that case, I would pass. If Irving were on a longer deal, it would be a different story.

Not sure it'd be enough but I would trade Hood/Exum/1st for him. His lack of defense & the probability of him leaving as soon as his contract expires make him a less than ideal fit but he is young & would bring some much needed scoring. Doesn't matter tho as he is the opposite of the type of...

Good pick-up. Doesn't bring the type of defensive ability that has become common on this roster, but he certainly brings hustle/intensity. He also brings the skill-set of a true stretch 4, which we clearly lacked (& needed-shooting in general, especially at the 4). Jerebko is a solid signing...

Like that we're continuing to build our identity around defense, don't like it however, if it signifies that we intend to patchwork the roster for now & likely tread water for a season or 2. Seems like a solid value/fit with little risk tho so it makes sense.

Good point, I just think it's risky to assume that we will have similar success with mid-late draft picks. I also think the current landscape of the league has increased the difficulty to contend in comparison to when SAS were in the process of assembling their core. I do agree however that...

If he's truly committed to playing his entire career here (which I don't doubt) & willing to endure a semi-rebuild, the additional development time/acquired assets/improved draft position/etc makes the possibility of surrounding him with a championship caliber supporting cast much more feasible...

IMO we're in an advantageous position to avoid a perpetual rebuild. We have an uphill climb to reaching contender status regardless of the direction we choose, I just have significant doubts regarding the long-term potential of our current core (outside of Gobert + Mitchell-who I obviously have...

You don't have/compete with a "super team" with just a top 10 player

Fair enough

The league just seems to be snowballing in that direction IMO. BOS's original big 3 to counteract LBJ caused LBJ to create his big 3 in MIA. He continued the trend by opting for a younger big 3 back in CLE which created the environment for Durant to join GSW. I would imagine other teams will...

I'm not suggesting we give up, just adjust our approach. I also do believe that the majority of NBA franchises should be prioritizing their long-term futures rather than competing for a (highly likely) Conference Finals appearance at best...including us. If we had the option of luring high-end...